Word Meaning
मुरूर
muroor
hinoun
Meaning
Passing by, passage of time, delay, or hesitation.
Detailed Meaning
In Arabic and Urdu, 'muroor' denotes the act of passing, elapsing of time, or transit. In this couplet, it specifically conveys the sense of unnecessary delay or prolonging the deed. The lover asks the beloved to execute him swiftly without lingering, as a quick death is a mercy.
Etymology
Arabic (from the root m-r-r, signifying passing or moving through).
Usage
In classical ghazals, it is most often seen either as the passage of time or poetic procrastination in executing lovers.
Examples
The cruelty of the passage of time
Do not tolerate delay in the task
Synonyms
ताख़ीरदेरीवक़्फ़ा
Related Words
मुरूर-ए-वक़्तगुज़रगुज़रना