दामाँ

Meaning

Hem, skirt, or lap of a garment; refuge or sanctuary.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'daaman' (often contracted poetically to 'daamaañ') refers to the hem, lap, or skirt of a garment. It frequently serves as a metaphor for refuge, protection, or the physical presence of the beloved. In this couplet, 'gosha-e-daamaañ' represents the corner of the beloved's hem, an elusive sanctuary that the lover's suffering heart could not reach before freezing in sorrow.

Etymology

Persian 'dāman' (دامن), meaning skirt, hem, or foot of a mountain.

Usage

Commonly contrasted with 'garebaan' (collar) to express the duality of seeking sanctuary versus succumbing to madness and tearing one's clothes.

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