Word Meaning
मुराद
murād
hinoun
Meaning
Desire, wish, intention, or a favorable purpose.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'murad' signifies a deep desire, yearning, or sought-after objective. Within this couplet, it features in the compound 'bad-e-murad' (wind of desire), which refers to an auspicious, favorable breeze that carries fortune and spring. It poetically evokes both fulfillment and the fleeting transience of natural abundance.
Etymology
Arabic (مُرَاد), passive participle from the root r-w-d (أَرَادَ, to desire or intend).
Usage
Frequently used in classical ghazals individually or in compounds like 'bad-e-murad' (favorable wind) and 'dili murad' (cherished wish).
Examples
May the wind of desire steer the drifting boat ashore.
After years of longing, his heart's desire was granted.
Synonyms
आरज़ूतमन्नाख़्वाहishमक़सद
Related Words
मुराद-मंदइरादाउम्मीद