Word Meaning
फल
phal
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Fruit, produce, outcome, or consequence.
Detailed Meaning
Literally, 'phal' refers to botanical fruit, but figuratively it denotes the ultimate yield, result, or recompense of effort or desire. In this couplet, the 'fruit' born by the trees of the garden of martyrdom is grimly revealed to be a severed throat. It transforms conventional horticultural sweetness into a striking metaphor for sacrifice.
Etymology
Sanskrit फल (phala) via Prakrit phala into Hindustani.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'phal' is often paired with arboreal imagery to signify either the sweet reward of devotion or the tragic consequence of passion.
Examples
It was not in fate to taste the tree's fruit
The fruit of labor blossoms upon the branch of patience
Synonyms
समरमेवानतीजाहासिल
Related Words
दरख़्तशाख़गुलशनबार