Word Meaning
मग़्लूब
maghloob
Meaning
Overcome, defeated, conquered, or overpowered.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'maghloob' describes a state of being conquered, subdued, or overwhelmed by emotions, adversaries, or fate. In this couplet, it signifies that the poet's inner disposition and heart have been thoroughly overpowered by unrelenting sorrow and pain. It reflects helpless surrender to suffering.
Etymology
Arabic (مَغْلُوب, passive participle of the root غ-ل-ب meaning to overcome or conquer).
Usage
In Urdu ghazals, 'maghloob' is frequently used in contrast with 'ghalib' (victorious/dominant) to depict the lover's defeat before grief, passion, or the beloved's tyranny.
Examples
maghloob-e-shauq hona (to be overwhelmed by desire)
dil ranj se maghloob ho gaya (the heart was overpowered by sorrow)