Word Meaning
दबी
dabī
hiadjective
Meaning
Buried, suppressed, latent, or concealed under the surface.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'dabī' denotes a suppressed or latent fire smouldering under ashes. The poet warns the beloved that digging into old grievances risks rekindling dangerous, hidden passions and sorrow within the heart. It conveys grief and longing that are restrained yet fully alive.
Etymology
From Middle Indo-Aryan/Prakrit 'dabbaï' (pressed, sunk), related to Sanskrit root 'dabh'.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, 'dabī' frequently qualifies 'aag' (fire) or 'chashm'/'aah' to represent smouldering, silent suffering.
Examples
Fire smouldering buried beneath cold ash.
A suppressed sigh held within the breast.
Synonyms
छुपीमस्तूरपोशीदानिहित
Related Words
दबनादबानासुलगनादबी आग