Word Meaning
दोस्त-दारी
dost-daari
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
Friendship, companionship, or the act of maintaining friendly affection.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'dost-daari' signifies the practice of friendship, loyalty, and affection toward a companion or beloved. In the couplet, the poet laments that while the beloved acted out of natural hostility, his own reciprocal friendship and affection ironically brought about his ruin.
Etymology
Persian (dūst + dārī).
Usage
Often contrasted with 'dushmani' (enmity) in ghazals to emphasize the tragic irony of suffering caused by sincere loyalty.
Examples
The customs of friendship proved burdensome to the lover.
He lost everything in the pursuit of genuine friendship.
Synonyms
दोस्तीयारीरफ़ाक़तउल्फ़त
Related Words
दोस्तदुश्मनीग़म-ख़्वारीवफ़ादारी