Word Meaning
ख़ातम
khaatam
hinoun
Meaning
Signet ring, seal, or engraved stone worn on a finger.
Detailed Meaning
In classical verse, 'khaatam' denotes a signet ring or royal seal symbolizing absolute rule and mystical dominion. In this couplet, 'khaatam-e-Jamshed' recalls the legendary talismanic ring of King Jamshid, contrasted with the fleeting nature of earthly kingdoms that change hands continually. It functions poetically as a metaphor for permanence, authority, and sovereign power.
Etymology
Arabic خَاتَم (khātam), meaning seal, stamp, or signet ring.
Usage
Commonly invoked in the ghazal alongside legendary monarchs like Jamshed or Sulaiman to dramatize authority and the eventual loss of sovereign power.
Examples
The legendary signet ring of Solomon
A brilliant gemstone set upon the royal seal
Synonyms
अंगूठीमुद्रिकामुहरनगीना
Related Words
ख़ातम-ए-सुलेमाँख़ातिमजाम-ए-जम