Word Meaning
बला
bala
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
Calamity, misfortune, disaster, or affliction.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'bala' denotes an overarching calamity, peril, or painful ordeal that tests the spirit. In this couplet, it represents the tempestuous trials whose embrace ('aaghosh-e-bala') grief inhabits while nurturing the lover. Figuratively, it can also describe the bewitching, dangerous charm of the beloved.
Etymology
Arabic origin from 'balā'' (بَلَاء), meaning affliction, trial, or calamity.
Usage
Frequently utilized in ghazals to signify fateful suffering or playfully to evoke the irresistible, heart-wrenching beauty of the beloved.
Examples
To endure every calamity with grace is the mark of love.
Her captivating gaze is a sweet calamity upon the heart.
Synonyms
आफ़तमुसीबतविपत्तिक़यामत
Related Words
आफ़तइब्तिलाबला-ए-जाँमुसीबत