Word Meaning
मरबूत
Marbūt
hiadjective
Meaning
Bound, connected, attached, linked, or coherent.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu, 'marbūt' denotes something tied, linked, or closely associated. In this couplet, it describes the unworthy companions who remain attached to the beloved, just as thorns are inherently linked to a rose. It can also signify coherence and harmony in thought or speech.
Etymology
Arabic (مربوط), passive participle of the root r-b-ṭ (ر-ب-ط), meaning to tie, bind, or fasten.
Usage
In poetry, it signifies emotional attachment, destiny's ties, or structural coherence in verse.
Examples
A soul inextricably bound to distress.
Words closely linked in meaning.
Synonyms
संबद्धवाबस्तामुत्तसिलजुड़ा
Related Words
रब्तराबिताइर्तिबात