मसदूद

Meaning

Blocked, closed, obstructed, or shut.

Detailed Meaning

Literally meaning closed, barred, or obstructed, 'masdood' is used to describe a passage, road, or doorway that has been shut. In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently denotes an impassable way, such as the path of devotion or love ('raah-e-wafa') sealed by fate or hardship. In this couplet, it highlights the speaker's resigned realization that the road of loyalty offers no way forward.

Etymology

Arabic (مَسْدُود, masdūd), passive participle of the root 's-d-d' (سَدَّ), meaning 'to close, obstruct, or block'.

Usage

Frequently combined with 'raah' (path) or 'dar' (door) to symbolize emotional obstruction or absolute hopelessness in the ghazal tradition.

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