दुरुस्त

Meaning

Correct, right, properly formed, repaired, or arranged.

Detailed Meaning

In Persian and Urdu poetry, 'durust' carries the sense of completing, rectifying, or giving proper form to something. In this verse, Ghalib ironically suggests that inner agitation and turmoil have 'delineated' or perfected the dark speck of the heart (naqsh-e-suvaida). It highlights the paradox of distress completing an image of ruin.

Etymology

Persian (درست), meaning right, firm, sound, or entire.

Usage

Commonly paired with 'karna' to signify mending what is broken or ironically completing a state of melancholy.

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