कुंज

Meaning

A corner, nook, retreat, or secluded spot.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'kunj' denotes a corner, secluded recess, or confined nook. In this couplet, 'kunj-e-qafas' represents the cramped corner of a cage, likened to an unhatched egg that restricts flight and shames the bird's wings. It symbolizes stifling imprisonment and the yearning for rebirth through liberty.

Etymology

Persian (کنج, kunj), meaning corner, nook, or secluded place.

Usage

Commonly employed in izafat compounds like 'kunj-e-qafas' (cage corner) and 'kunj-e-tanhā'ī' (solitude's corner) to evoke isolation and captivity.

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