काग़ज़-बाद

Meaning

A paper kite flown in the wind; a kite.

Detailed Meaning

Literally meaning 'paper-wind' in Persian, 'kāghaz-bād' denotes a kite made of paper. In the quoted couplet, the beloved's fondness for flying kites creates a clever wordplay with 'dor' (kite string, as well as being captivated or drawn in line). The entire world is depicted as helplessly strung or enchanted by the beloved.

Etymology

Persian compound formed from 'kāghaz' (paper) and 'bād' (wind).

Usage

In ghazal poetry, it is primarily used in playful imagery alongside terms of kite-flying such as 'dor' (string), 'hava' (wind/desire), and 'bam' (rooftop).

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