दादा

Meaning

Given, yielded, surrendered, or cast into.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Persianate poetry, 'dada' is the past participle of 'dadan' (to give), signifying that which has been offered, given up, or surrendered. In Ghalib's verse, combined in the phrase 'sar ba-sahra dada', it describes tears wandering wildly or given over completely to the desert. It evokes an image of total devotion and helpless abandonment.

Etymology

Persian, past participle of the verb 'dādan' (to give).

Usage

In classical Urdu ghazals, it usually appears in Persian izafat constructions or compounds like 'dil-dada' to denote deep devotion or surrender.

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