Word Meaning
मा'रका
ma'raka
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
A battlefield, arena of combat, fierce battle, or struggle.
Detailed Meaning
'Ma'raka' literally denotes a battlefield or violent clash, and figuratively refers to any intense trial or contest. In this couplet, it describes the heated arena of slaughter where lovers eagerly surrender themselves beneath the sword. It portrays the trial of love as an epic, self-sacrificing combat.
Etymology
Arabic مَعْرَكَة (ma'raka), noun of place from the root ع-ر-ك (ʿ-r-k), denoting close combat or contending violently.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'ma'raka' often pairs with 'garm' to evoke the heightened, fatal drama of martyrdom or passion.
Examples
the battlefield of truth and falsehood
to conquer the fierce arena of love
Synonyms
जंगरनमुक़ाबलापैकार
Related Words
मा'रका-आराख़ूँ-रेज़ीमैदानतलवार