मलूल

Meaning

Sad, dejected, sorrowful, grieved, or weary.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'malool' describes a state of dejection, sorrow, or weariness of the spirit. In the given couplet, it conveys the beloved being disappointed, vexed, or aggrieved upon receiving a merely plain or ordinary letter. It often captures delicate emotional vulnerability where even minor shortcomings provoke melancholy.

Etymology

Arabic (m-l-l root, passive participle 'malūl' meaning weary, sorrowful, or bored).

Usage

In ghazals, 'malool' is commonly coupled with 'dil' or 'khatir' to evoke a tender, melancholic mood of heartbreak.

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