दर-बंद

Meaning

Imprisoned, entrapped, or held captive in bonds.

Detailed Meaning

Literally meaning 'in chains' or 'held within bonds', the phrase denotes being entrapped, constrained, or powerless under confinement. In this couplet, it describes the latent spark caught inside the flint's vein-like network, serving as an image of the soul bound to the harsh prison of life.

Etymology

Persian compound formed from 'dar' (in, within) and 'band' (bond, fetter, knot).

Usage

Commonly used in classical ghazals to depict the lover's helplessness or existential imprisonment in the world.

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