Word Meaning
दरयाफ़्त
daryāft
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
Discovery, inquiry, ascertainment, or realization.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'daryāft' denotes the act of finding out, inquiring, or arriving at an understanding. In Mir's couplet, it represents deep contemplation and realization, conveying how after careful inquiry the speaker discovered that joyful moments pass as swiftly as the scent of a rose. It blends intellectual investigation with poetic disillusionment.
Etymology
Persian 'dar' (in, into) + 'yāft' (verbal noun from 'yāftan', to find).
Usage
Often constructed with 'करना' (karnā) to denote seeking truth, inquiring after a beloved's welfare, or philosophical realization.
Examples
Inquiry into the state of the heart
Discovery of the beloved's secret
Synonyms
तहक़ीक़तलाशमालूमातइल्म
Related Words
दरयाफ़्त करनायाफ़्तदरयाफ़्ता