Word Meaning
मक़्ता
maqta
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Point of cutting off; conclusion, termination, or the final verse of a ghazal.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetics, 'maqta' primarily designates the final couplet of a ghazal, usually bearing the poet's nom de plume (takhallus). Etymologically, it denotes the point of severance, cessation, or terminus. In this couplet, it is employed in its literal sense as the endpoint or final boundary of the journey of devotion.
Etymology
Arabic root q-t-ʿ (ق-ط-ع), denoting cutting, severing, or bringing to an end.
Usage
While predominantly understood as the closing signature couplet of a ghazal, poets also exploit its literal Arabic sense of an endpoint or division.
Examples
The maqta of this ghazal holds a poignant reflection.
Do not take this stop as the maqta of our journey.
Synonyms
इख़्तितामख़ातमाअंजाम
Related Words
मतलाक़तातख़ल्लुस