दाम-गाह

Meaning

A place of snares; a hunting ground, trap, or ambush site.

Detailed Meaning

The compound refers to a place where nets or snares are set to capture prey. In classical poetry, it metaphorically denotes the world, beauty, or a gathering of pleasure that entices and traps the lover or seeker. In the cited couplet, it represents the deceptive assembly of wine, from which true fulfillment continually flees.

Etymology

Persian: compound of 'dām' (snare/net) and the locative suffix '-gāh' (place/site).

Usage

Commonly employed in the ghazal to symbolize the treacherous, illusory nature of worldly temptations or the perils of passionate love.

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