Word Meaning
मल
mal
hiverb
Meaning
To rub, crush, trample, or grind down underfoot.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, this verb denotes crushing, rubbing, or trampling underfoot. In this couplet, it conveys the majestic stride of the beloved, capable of effortlessly trampling even the bewitching eyes of gazelles underfoot. It underscores the overwhelming and devastating beauty of the beloved's walking gait.
Etymology
Sanskrit mardana (rubbing, crushing) through Prakrit and Hindavi.
Usage
It frequently appears in idioms of destruction like 'paon tale malna' (to crush underfoot) or regret like 'haath malna' (to wring one's hands).
Examples
Walking with pride, trampling delicate hearts underfoot.
To sit wringing hands in deep regret and longing.
Synonyms
मसलनारौंदनाकुचलना
Related Words
मलनामर्दनपामाल