Word Meaning
मरहला
marhala
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
A stage, phase, day's journey, or difficult pass.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, it signifies a station or testing stage along a spiritual or physical journey. In this couplet, it refers to the perilous critical juncture where the seeker must tread with utmost caution between mind and emotion.
Etymology
Arabic, from the root r-ḥ-l (ر-ح-ل), relating to departing, journeying, or traveling a stage.
Usage
Widely used in classical and Sufi poetry to evoke the arduous trials and progressive milestones of spiritual quest.
Examples
a difficult stage of passion
passing through every stage of life
Synonyms
पड़ावदौरचरणग़ाटी
Related Words
मंज़िलसालिकसफ़ररास्ता