Word Meaning
मुद्द'आ
mudda'a
Meaning
Desire, purpose, intent, object of pursuit, or plea
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'mudda'a' denotes an underlying desire, ultimate intent, or purpose of the lover. In this specific couplet, it represents the speaker's singular, earnest wish or plea to be struck by the beloved's sword rather than be left waiting in agony. It captures the essence of resolving inner yearning through fatal union or culmination.
Etymology
Arabic: derived from the root د-ع-و (d-'-w), passive participle form meaning 'that which is claimed, prayed for, or sought'.
Usage
Frequently used in ghazal poetry to express the lover's unfulfilled longing, ultimate ambition, or the central subject of an appeal to the beloved.
Examples
To express the heart's true purpose before the beloved
Nothing remains of desire except an unspoken plea