पिघला

Meaning

Melted, dissolved, or liquefied due to intense heat or emotion.

Detailed Meaning

In poetry, this verb form denotes melting or dissolving caused by overwhelming heat, passion, or intensity. In Ghalib's verse, it vividly describes the delicate glass goblet melting down under the fierce, fiery potency of the wine. Metaphorically, it evokes the destruction or yielding of the lover's heart when subjected to extreme emotional agony.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'प्रगलन' (pragalana - melting/dripping) through Prakrit, developing into Hindustani 'pighalna' / 'paghalna'.

Usage

In classical ghazal, it is frequently employed in metaphors of extreme grief or love, particularly involving the melting of the heart, tears, or a candle.

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