Word Meaning
मरना
marnā
hiverb
Meaning
To die, perish; death viewed as liberation from worldly existence.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'marnā' (dying) is interpreted not as a fearful end, but as liberation from the prison of life ('qaid-e-hayāt'). Classical poetry often reframes death as an escape from worldly suffering and emotional torment. It represents the ultimate threshold leading to peace and unburdened freedom.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'मरण' (maraṇa) / 'म्रियते' (mriyate), through Prakrit 'मरइ' (maraï) into Hindustani.
Usage
In classical ghazal tradition, 'marnā' frequently appears as a metaphor for sacrificial devotion in love or as a welcome release from life's perpetual prison.
Examples
Weary of living, even death is welcomed as relief.
To view dying as the ultimate cure for an ailing heart.
Synonyms
फ़ौत होनावफ़ात पानादम निकलना
Related Words
मौतअजलक़ैद-ए-हयातहस्ती