Word Meaning
दिल-सोज़
dil-soz
Meaning
Heart-burning, intensely passionate, deeply moving, or full of poignant pathos.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian verse, 'dil-soz' designates an entity, cry, or passion that inflames the heart with pain, grief, or fervent longing. In this couplet, 'laala-e-dil-soz' (the heart-scorching tulip) metaphorically represents a passionate, visionary, and burning soul unable to thrive in a base, materialistic world. It encapsulates both exquisite sorrow and inner spiritual ardour.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'dil' (heart) and 'soz' (burning/consuming, present stem of 'sokhtan').
Usage
Conventionally applied to sighs (aah), laments (naala), and tragic tales to emphasize their heart-rending emotional resonance.
Examples
A heart-burning lament echoed through the lonely night.
None could endure the burning passion within his chest.