Word Meaning
गिल
gil
hinoun
Meaning
Clay, mud, or earth; the mortal substance of human creation.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'gil' denotes earth or clay, especially the material from which Adam was fashioned. In this couplet, it appears as part of the compound 'aab-o-gil' (water and clay), signifying the physical form, disposition, or bodily existence. The poet contrasts the burning torment within his own heart with the apocalyptic turmoil residing in the beloved's mortal clay.
Etymology
Persian (گل / gil), meaning clay, mud, or earth.
Usage
Most commonly employed in the Persian compound 'aab-o-gil' to represent the physical realm, creation, or mortal human nature.
Examples
khamir-e-gil (the leaven of clay)
aab-o-gil-e-wujood (the water and clay of existence)
Synonyms
मिट्टीख़ाकगारा
Related Words
आब-ओ-गिलख़मीरमुश्त-ए-ख़ाक