Word Meaning
जादू
jaadu
hinoun
Meaning
Magic, sorcery, enchantment, or bewitching charm.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'jaadu' refers to sorcery, illusion, or captivating enchantment, often serving as a metaphor for the bewitching effect of the beloved's eyes or gestures. In this couplet, it depicts an overwhelming abundance of fascinations, contrasting a single spell with an entire 'workshop' of magic.
Etymology
From Persian جادو (jādū), from Middle Persian jādūg (sorcerer, magic), ultimately from Avestan yātu- (sorcery).
Usage
In ghazals, 'jaadu' is frequently attributed to the beloved's glance ('chashm-e-jādu') to emphasize its intoxicating, irresistible power over the lover.
Examples
The magic of enchanting eyes.
Trapped inside the workshop of magic.
Synonyms
सिह्रतिलिस्मअफ़सूँटोना
Related Words
जादूगरजादूगरीसहरतिलिस्म