मामूरे

Meaning

An inhabited settlement, populated place, flourishing town, or dwelling.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu verse, 'ma'mūra' denotes a flourishing, populated habitation or building. In this couplet, 'dil kā ma'mūra' metaphorically describes the dwelling of the heart, juxtaposed ironically with a desolate ruin ('veeraana'). The poet suggests that once such an inner realm has been laid waste, restoring it requires patience and a vast span of time.

Etymology

Arabic, derived from the triconsonantal root 'ع-م-ر' ('-m-r), signifying to live long, inhabit, or cultivate; related to 'ma'mūr' (inhabited, prosperous).

Usage

In ghazal aesthetics, 'ma'mūra' is frequently contrasted with 'veeraana' (wilderness) or 'ḳharāba' (ruin) to illustrate emotional desolation.

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