तोदे

Meaning

A heap, mound, or small pile of debris or earth.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Persian and Urdu, 'toda' refers to a mound, heap, or pile of earth, rubbish, or snow. In this couplet, 'khashak ke tode' denotes an insignificant heap of chaff or straw, used in contrast with Mount Damavand to rebuke the absurdity of exaggerating something trivial into grandeur. It emphasizes how a seeker of truth cannot falsely praise the petty as majestic.

Etymology

Persian (توده / toda), meaning heap, mound, or mass.

Usage

In poetry, it frequently appears in contrast with mountains to juxtapose insignificance or mortality against grandeur.

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