तुख़्म

Meaning

Seed, grain, kernel, or origin.

Detailed Meaning

Literally meaning a seed, grain, or germ, in classical poetry it signifies the latent origin or root potential of a phenomenon. In this couplet, 'tukhm-e-sharar' denotes the dormant seed of fire concealed within stone, which takes root under love's devastating intensity. It evokes the notion of hidden, intrinsic capacity waiting to awaken.

Etymology

Persian (تخم / tuxm), derived from Proto-Iranian *taúxma- (seed, offspring).

Usage

Frequently combined in Persian izafat compounds such as 'tukhm-e-ulfat' (seed of affection) or 'tukhm-e-wafa' to conceptualize emotions as sown seeds.

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