मलामत

Meaning

Reproach, blame, censure, rebuke, or public condemnation.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'malāmat' refers to societal reproach, censure, and disgrace endured by the lover. In this couplet, 'kū-e-malāmat' (the lane of reproach) is the path of public scorn that the lover willingly enters after destroying the idol-temple of pride. This also echoes the Sufi Malāmatiyya tradition, where divine seekers actively invited worldly blame to annihilate ego.

Etymology

Arabic root ل-و-م (l-w-m), related to 'lawm' and 'malāma', signifying censure or blame.

Usage

In the ghazal tradition, a lover proudly welcomes 'malāmat' as proof of sincere, ego-free devotion.

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