मतलूब

Meaning

Desired, sought-after, longed for, or intended as a goal.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'matlūb' signifies that which is sought, desired, or targeted as an objective. In this couplet, it expresses that fire (intense passion, destruction, or divine flame) is what is eagerly sought rather than feared. It frequently forms a complementary pair with 'tālib' (the seeker), standing for the beloved or the ultimate spiritual destination.

Etymology

Arabic, passive participle (ism maf'ūl) derived from the root ط-ل-ب (ṭ-l-b), meaning 'to seek, demand, or require'.

Usage

Commonly contrasted with 'tālib' (the lover/seeker) in ghazals to signify the beloved or the ultimate divine goal.

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