Word Meaning
तुर्बत
turbat
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
A grave, tomb, or place of burial.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'turbat' refers to a grave or resting place, symbolizing mortality and enduring remembrance. In this couplet, it denotes the tomb of the poet Mir Taqi Mir, where literary devotees gather to recite verses and recount tales of his sorrowful genius.
Etymology
Arabic (تُرْبَة / turbah, meaning 'dust', 'earth', or 'cemetery').
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'turbat' frequently appears in melancholy reflections where the lover imagines the beloved visiting their grave only after death has rendered all grief permanent.
Examples
A lonely candle flickers at the lover's turbat.
Flowers are scattered softly upon the poet's turbat.
Synonyms
क़ब्रमज़ारमदफ़न
Related Words
ख़ाकलहदगोरमसनद