Word Meaning
मक़्सूद
maqsood
hinoun
Meaning
Intended goal, object of desire, purpose, or aim.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'maqsood' denotes the ultimate aim, desire, or purpose, often identifying the beloved or spiritual enlightenment. In this couplet, it refers to the specific physical attributes of the beloved (the delicate mouth and slender waist) as the lover's sole objective. It conveys that beyond this desire, nothing else occupies the speaker's thoughts.
Etymology
Arabic (passive participle from the root q-ṣ-d, meaning to intend, aim for, or aspire).
Usage
Frequently used in ghazals to express the ultimate focus of devotion, whether mystical or romantic.
Examples
The union with the beloved was the sole purpose.
What was the true aim of this longing?
Synonyms
मक़्सदमुरादमतलूबमुद्दआ
Related Words
क़स्दइरादाआरज़ू