Word Meaning
मज़मूँ
mazmūñ
hinoun
Meaning
Subject, theme, poetic conceit, topic, or central motif.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetics, mazmūn refers to the conceptual theme, motif, or idea elaborated within a verse. In this couplet, it denotes poetic treatments or poetic conceits of intense longing requested by the beloved. The poet rises to this aesthetic challenge through unbounded imaginative skill.
Etymology
Arabic, from the passive participle 'maḍmūn' (مضمون) of the root ḍ-m-n (ض-م-ن), signifying contents or that which is included.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, poets pride themselves on mazmūn-āfrīnī, the art of inventing novel poetic ideas.
Examples
aisā nishāñ bāñdhā ki har mazmūñ nigūñ thā
mazmūn-e-shauq kī dāstān
Synonyms
विषयख़यालमुद्दामफ़हूम
Related Words
मज़मूनमज़ामीनतज़मीनज़िम्न