यक-दम

Meaning

For a moment, in an instant, or for a single breath.

Detailed Meaning

Literally meaning 'one breath', it signifies a brief instant or fleeting moment. In this couplet, it describes the brief, fleeting joy the beloved derived from shedding the lover's blood. It highlights the sharp contrast between that momentary pleasure and the permanent sacrifice of the lover's innocent life.

Etymology

Persian compound of 'yak' (one) and 'dam' (breath, moment).

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, it is often employed to highlight the extreme fragility of life or the transience of worldly delight.

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