Word Meaning
नियाम
niyaam
hinoun
Meaning
A sheath or scabbard for a sword or dagger.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning a scabbard or sheath, niyaam denotes the protective casing of a bladed weapon. In this verse, Ghalib metaphorically presents the wound's covering over his wounded heart as a sheath holding the beloved's dagger. It captures the paradoxical desire of the lover to have the lethal blade withdrawn only to deepen the agonizing intimacy of love.
Etymology
Persian 'niyām' (نیام), denoting a scabbard, sheath, or case.
Usage
Frequently paired with bladed weapons like 'khanjar' or 'tegh' in ghazals to signify either latent threat or the unveiling of lethal beauty.
Examples
The naked sword was drawn from its sheath.
His wounded chest became a scabbard for the dagger.
Synonyms
म्यानग़िलाफ़कोश
Related Words
ख़ंजरतेग़शमशीरज़ख़्म