Word Meaning
दफ़ीना
dafīna
hinoun
Meaning
Buried treasure, hidden trove, concealed wealth.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'dafeena' denotes a buried treasure or concealed vault of valuables. In this couplet, Ghalib metaphorically envisions his chest as a hidden treasury containing pearls of profound secrets, which was pillaged by the intense suffering of separation.
Etymology
Arabic (دفينة), from the triconsonantal root d-f-n (د-ف-ن), meaning to bury, inter, or conceal underground.
Usage
Frequently used as a metaphor for the lover's heart or chest that silently buries profound mysteries, pain, or precious truths.
Examples
a buried treasure hidden beneath the ruins
the heart's chest as a treasure trove of love
Synonyms
ख़ज़ानागंजनिधि
Related Words
दफ़्नमदफ़ूनगौहरताराज