Word Meaning
नालीदन
naalidan
Meaning
Lamentation, groaning, wailing, or crying out in sorrow.
Detailed Meaning
'Naalidan' is a Persian verbal noun meaning the act of weeping, groaning, or lamenting. In this couplet, it appears in the construct 'naalidan-e-sahar' (lamentation of the dawn), describing early-morning cries and prayers that usually carry profound spiritual or emotional weight. The poet laments that even these fervent dawn sighs produced absolutely no effect on the beloved.
Etymology
Persian infinitive 'نالیدن' (nālīdan), meaning to groan, complain, or wail, derived from the stem 'نال' (nāl).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazals, it is commonly paired with times of day (such as dawn or midnight) to depict the lover's solitary prayers and cries.
Examples
The futility of morning lamentation
A night spent in constant weeping