Word Meaning
मारा
mārā
hiverb
Meaning
Killed, struck down, ruined, or destroyed.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu verse, 'mārā' conveys being slain, struck down, or metaphorically ruined and rendered worthless. In this couplet, Mir laments that the beloved has ruined him by lumping his rare devotion together with ordinary rivals and strangers. It signifies utter destruction of one's unique standing and heartfelt sacrifice.
Etymology
Sanskrit मारयति (mārayati, 'causes to die') / मार (māra), evolved through Prakrit into Hindavi.
Usage
In the ghazal, the verb is often used metaphorically for the fatal effect of a beloved's glance, coquetry, or cruel indifference.
Examples
The arrow of her glance struck and slew the lover.
The harsh turns of fate ruined him before his time.
Synonyms
क़त्ल कियाहलाक कियाबर्बाद किया
Related Words
मारनामारेमारमरना