जामे

Meaning

Garment, robe; metaphorically, the physical body or mortal frame.

Detailed Meaning

In Persian and Urdu, 'jāme' is the oblique form of 'jāmah', meaning a garment, robe, or cloak. In classical poetic diction, it frequently functions as a metaphor for the physical body or earthly existence enclosing the soul. In this couplet, 'jāme meṅ' signifies being confined within a corporeal frame, which the speaker dismisses as merely the beloved's misconception.

Etymology

Persian 'جامہ' (jāmah), meaning garment, robe, or dress.

Usage

In classical Urdu ghazal, 'jāmah' is widely used metaphorically for the body ('jāma-e-tan') or worldly existence ('jāma-e-hastī').

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