Word Meaning
दारा
Dārā
hinoun
Meaning
Darius; an ancient Persian emperor symbolizing supreme regal power and splendor.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, Dara refers to Darius, the famed king of ancient Persia. In this couplet, he is invoked alongside Jam (Jamshid) as an archetype of supreme worldly grandeur, demonstrating that even the mightiest emperors become humble beggars before God or true spiritual wisdom.
Etymology
Persian (دارا - Dārā), derived from Old Persian Dārayavahuš (Darius).
Usage
Frequently paired with emperors like Jam, Sikandar, or Faghfoor to contrast the transient nature of imperial majesty with divine power and mortality.
Examples
Neither the crown of Dara remains nor the throne of Jam.
Rulers like Dara and Alexander were humbled by fate.
Synonyms
शहंशाहसुलतानख़ुसरव
Related Words
जमसिकंदरख़ुसरवगदा