Word Meaning
मरने
marne
hiverb
Meaning
Dying, passing away, or the state of death.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'marne' refers to the act of dying or perishing, particularly in the throes of love. In this couplet, it represents the supreme sacrifice of the lover whose boundary between life and death dissolves before the beloved. Dying is rendered paradoxically equivalent to living when gazing upon the beloved.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'मृ' (mṛ / to die) through Prakrit 'मरइ' (marai) into Hindustani 'मरना' (marnā).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'marnā' is frequently paired in contrast with 'jeenā' to depict the perpetual torment and sublime bliss of the lover.
Examples
Dying before the beloved brings eternal life
No cure remains now for this dying heart
Synonyms
दम निकलनाजान देनावफ़ात पाना
Related Words
जीनामौतक़त्लकफ़न