कम-ज़र्फ़

Meaning

Shallow, petty, base, or lacking capacity to bear wine, secrets, or fortune.

Detailed Meaning

Literally denoting a vessel of small capacity, 'kam-zarf' metaphorically describes a petty or undignified person who lacks tolerance, discretion, or fortitude. In this couplet, it characterizes an unworthy and impatient individual whose reckless lamentation threatens to set the sacred tavern on fire.

Etymology

Compound of Persian 'kam' (scant, deficient) and Arabic 'zarf' (vessel, capacity).

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, it is frequently used to contrast petty, undisciplined pretenders with dignified, noble lovers who endure suffering silently.

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