पेश-अज़-मर्ग

Meaning

Before death; prematurely; prior to one's demise.

Detailed Meaning

A Persian compound prepositional phrase meaning 'prior to death' or premature. In the cited couplet, it criticizes the frantic lover for indulging in wild mourning and lamentation even before dying. It highlights premature sorrow and unnecessary dread.

Etymology

Persian: composed of 'pesh' (before, prior) + 'az' (from, of) + 'marg' (death).

Usage

Used in classical ghazal to denote premature lamentation or unreasonable panic before an actual tragic end occurs.

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