ताले

Meaning

Fate, destiny, star of fortune, or rising constellation.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'taale'' denotes one's fortune or destiny, metaphorically conceived as an ascending star or horoscope. In this couplet, it appears in the izafat construction 'taale'-e-bedar' (awakened fortune), signifying revived good luck. The poet likens the glowing lamp by the sickbed to the awakened destiny of the bed, sparked by the beloved's visit.

Etymology

Arabic (طالع), the active participle from the root ṭ-l-ʿ (ط-ل-ع), meaning 'rising', 'appearing', or 'ascending' (used astrologically for an ascendant star).

Usage

Frequently used in classical ghazals in astrological metaphors of fortune, typically paired with adjectives like 'bedar' (awakened/propitious) or 'khufta' (dormant/unlucky).

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