Word Meaning
मशहद
mashhad
hinoun
Meaning
A place of martyrdom; the grave or tomb of a martyr or lover.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'mashhad' signifies the site where a person achieves martyrdom, typically used metaphorically for the grave or resting place of a slain lover. In this couplet, it represents the lover's tomb, around which henna springs up as an emblem of unfulfilled longing to touch the beloved's feet. The concept equates romantic demise with holy sacrifice.
Etymology
Arabic noun of place derived from the root š-h-d (ش-ہ-د), related to witnessing and martyrdom.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, poets use 'mashhad' to elevate the dead lover to the venerated status of a religious martyr.
Examples
The lone lamp glowing at love's mashhad
A pilgrimage to the mashhad of the wounded lover
Synonyms
मज़ारतुर्बतक़ब्रमक़बरा
Related Words
शहीदशहादतशाहिद