दरपय

Meaning

In pursuit of, intent upon, or dogging the steps of.

Detailed Meaning

The Persian compound 'dar-pay' literally signifies being on someone's heels or following their footsteps. In classical poetry, it denotes relentless pursuit or being bent upon achieving something, often malicious. In this couplet, 'darpay-e-jaan' portrays death as a relentless hunter lying in wait for the poet's life.

Etymology

Persian: 'dar' (in, at) + 'pay' (footstep, trace).

Usage

In ghazal poetry, it frequently links via izafat to words like 'jaan' or 'aazaar' to describe an adversary or fate actively seeking the lover's destruction.

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