Word Meaning
माहिय्यत
Māhiyyat
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
Essence, intrinsic nature, true reality, or quiddity of a thing.
Detailed Meaning
In philosophical and classical poetic traditions, 'māhiyyat' denotes the quiddity, true essence, or inner reality of an entity. In this couplet, it refers to the profound metaphysical essence of both worlds, which is depicted as helpless and drowning within the stormy depths of the lover's own passionate heart.
Etymology
Arabic (māhiyyah), derived from 'mā hiya' ('what is it?'), signifying quiddity or essence.
Usage
Commonly employed in metaphysical and Sufi-inclined ghazals to contrast external outward appearance with inward philosophical reality.
Examples
The essence of existence remains concealed.
None could fathom the true nature of love.
Synonyms
हक़ीक़तजौहरअस्लज़ात
Related Words
वजूदकैफ़ियतहस्तीइल्म