Word Meaning
नक़्श-पा
naqsh-e-paa
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Footprint, footmark, or the impression left by a foot.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning a footprint or footstep, it signifies the delicate trace or impression left on the dust. In this couplet, it refers to the diminutive track of an ant ('naqsh-e-paa-e-mor'), a metaphor for utter insignificance that can be elevated to Solomon's throne through supreme contentment.
Etymology
Compound of Arabic 'naqsh' (impression, painting, mark) and Persian 'pā' (foot).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently symbolizes the fleeting traces of the wandering lover or the venerated path walked by the beloved.
Examples
Searching for a faint footprint across the desert sand
Resting one's forehead upon the footprint of the beloved
Synonyms
नक़्श-ए-क़दमपदचिह्नपा-निशानपा-ए-असर
Related Words
नक़्शपासुलैमानीक़नाअत