Word Meaning
मद्ह
mad'h
hinoun
Meaning
Praise, eulogy, encomium, or commendation.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu literature, 'mad'h' denotes formal praise, panegyric, or eulogistic verse composed in honor of a monarch, patron, or divine personality. In this couplet, it refers specifically to the laudation of the reigning king by the poet's eloquent pen. It is the central thematic feature that defines the classical qasida genre.
Etymology
Arabic root m-d-h (م-د-ح), meaning to praise, commend, or eulogize.
Usage
Though quintessentially a feature of qasidas, it frequently occurs in ghazals to extol the beloved or dedicate verses to a royal patron.
Examples
mad'h-e-shah mein naghma-sara hona
karna kisi ki sidq-e-dil se mad'h
Synonyms
तारीफ़सनातौसीफ़सिफ़त
Related Words
मद्दाहमम्दूहक़सीदा