Word Meaning
दवाम
davām
hinoun
Meaning
Perpetuity, permanence, eternity, or enduring continuity.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'davām' signifies permanence, eternity, or uninterrupted continuation. In this couplet, it refers to the futile Western pursuit of making transient worldly pleasures eternal. It is commonly invoked to highlight the folly of seeking permanence in a mortal world.
Etymology
Arabic root d-w-m (د-و-م), denoting continuing, lasting, or enduring.
Usage
In ghazals, 'davām' is often juxtaposed against 'fanā' (transience or annihilation) to reflect on the fleeting nature of life and beauty.
Examples
ai dil jahāñ kī aish ko hargiz nahīñ davām
shohrat-e-fānī ko chhoṛ talab-e-davām kar
Synonyms
हमेशगीबक़ाइस्तिमरारनित्यता
Related Words
दाइमदाइमीमुदावमत