Word Meaning
ज़ियारत-कदा
ziyārat-kada
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
A place of pilgrimage, shrine, or sacred sanctuary.
Detailed Meaning
A compound noun denoting a place of sacred visitation or pilgrimage. In the context of the couplet, the poet portrays himself metaphorically as a holy shrine sought out by the sorrowful and heart-broken.
Etymology
Compound of Arabic 'ziyārat' (visit, pilgrimage) and Persian suffix '-kada' (abode, place).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it often functions metaphorically to elevate suffering, unrequited love, or the beloved's threshold to the status of a sacred shrine.
Examples
A shrine of reverence for broken hearts
Seeking solace at the pilgrim-house of grief
Synonyms
ज़ियारत-गाहआस्तानादरगाह
Related Words
ज़ियारतकदादिल-आज़ुर्दा