Word Meaning
पैग़ाम
paigham
hinoun
Meaning
A message, news, or communication sent to someone.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'paigham' denotes an oral or written message exchanged between lover and beloved, usually borne by a messenger or the morning breeze. In this couplet, it refers to the complete absence of any communication or tidings across a lifetime of separation. It evokes the pang of silence and lack of reassurance in the lover's long devotion.
Etymology
Persian (پیغام - payghām), from Middle Persian paygām (errand, message).
Usage
Often paired with 'nama' in the compound 'nama-o-paigham' to describe the delicate, fraught correspondence between lover and beloved.
Examples
A message sent secretly through the morning breeze
The longing for a single message from the beloved
Synonyms
संदेशपयामख़बरमुज़दा
Related Words
क़ासिदनामासबापैग़ाम-बर