तोहमतें

Meaning

False accusations, slander, or imputations of guilt.

Detailed Meaning

Plural of 'tohmat', referring to false charges, slander, or baseless calumnies fabricated by adversaries. In the couplet, it represents the perpetual barrage of unfounded accusations carved out and leveled against the helpless lover by his rivals ('adoo'). It evokes the enduring psychological torment experienced in classical love.

Etymology

Arabic (تُهْمَة / tuhmah), meaning suspicion, imputation, or accusation.

Usage

In ghazal poetry, 'tohmat' commonly pairs with verbs like 'tarashna' or 'lagana' to depict the unfair social hostility borne by the faithful lover.

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