Word Meaning
मालिक
mālik
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Owner, master, lord, or possessor.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu verse, 'mālik' signifies an owner, master, or possessor. In this couplet, it denotes the owner of a priceless pearl who foolishly parts with it for practically nothing, paralleling the tragic, undervalued sale of Prophet Yusuf. It emphasizes the tragedy of unappreciated worth and ignorance of true value.
Etymology
Arabic مَالِك (mālik), active participle from the root m-l-k (م-ل-ك), meaning to own, possess, or hold power.
Usage
In the ghazal, it frequently contrasts an unappreciative possessor with the rare, intrinsic worth of the heart, life, or beloved.
Examples
The master sold the pearl for a trifle.
He remains the master of his own destiny.
Synonyms
स्वामीआक़ासाहिबख़ुदावंद
Related Words
मिल्कियतममलूकमुल्क