दरीदा

Meaning

Torn, ripped, rent, or shredded.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'darīda' refers to something that has been torn, ripped open, or lacerated. In this couplet, it describes the messenger's torn collar ('garebāñ darīdā'), signifying profound grief, frenzy, or distress. It serves as an emblematic image of deep anguish and emotional torment.

Etymology

Persian, past participle of the verb 'darīdan' (دریدن), meaning to tear, rend, or rip apart.

Usage

Frequently compounded in ghazals with 'garebāñ' (collar) to represent madness and despair, or with 'dīda' (eye) to mean impudent or shameless.

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