ब-ताला

Meaning

Under the fortune or ascendant star of; by destiny.

Detailed Meaning

A compound formed by the Persian preposition 'ba-' (by/under) and the Arabic-derived 'tala' (ascendant star, destiny, or fortune). In classical verse, it signifies acting or proceeding under the astrological or karmic influence of a particular fate. In this couplet, it describes the journey as being governed by the ill-omened fortune of an envious eye.

Etymology

Persian preposition 'ba-' (به) + Arabic 'ṭāliʿ' (طالع, rising star/ascendant).

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, it is used in izafat constructions to attribute events to the cosmic influence or fortune of someone.

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