गर्मी

Meaning

Heat, warmth, fervor, intensity of passion, or ardent zeal.

Detailed Meaning

Literally meaning physical heat or warmth, in classical poetic usage it metaphorically signifies passion, intensity of contemplation, or inner fire. In this couplet, it denotes the ardent and scorching intellectual energy of thought ('jauhar-e-andesha'), which is contrasted with the devastating flame of absolute madness.

Etymology

Persian 'garm' (hot, warm) + noun suffix '-ī'.

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, 'garmi' often forms compounds like 'garmi-e-shauq' or 'garmi-e-bazaar' to depict intense emotion, vibrancy, or fervent longing.

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