दाग़

Meaning

A spot, stain, blemish, mark, or emotional wound.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'daagh' signifies a visible mark, stain, or the figurative burning wound of love upon the heart. In this couplet, it refers to the deep red stain of wine inside a goblet, contrasted with the dark pupil of an eye or the moon's spot. It is frequently employed to denote enduring grief, aesthetic beauty, or the marks of intoxication.

Etymology

Persian 'dāgh' (داغ), meaning a cautery, brand, spot, or scar.

Usage

In the ghazal tradition, 'daagh' often represents the glowing, cherished wounds of passion that illuminate an otherwise dark existence.

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