Word Meaning
काकुल
kākul
hinoun
Meaning
A lock of hair, curl, or tress of the beloved.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'kakul' denotes the curled locks or forehead tresses of the beloved. In this couplet, 'halqa-e-kakul' (the coil of tresses) acts as a captivating snare in which the lover's sight becomes hopelessly entangled, gathering like thick smoke funneling into an aperture. It symbolizes the enchanting chaos of love and the captive state of the admirer's gaze.
Etymology
Persian (کاکل - kākul), meaning a curl, crest, or lock of hair.
Usage
Frequently juxtaposed with concepts of traps, darkness, and madness, 'kakul' symbolizes the sweet captivity of the lover's heart in the ghazal tradition.
Examples
The tangled coils of her dark lock
Caught within the beloved's fragrant tresses
Synonyms
ज़ुल्फ़गेसूअलकतुर्रा
Related Words
हल्क़ाशिकनसौदादाम