यक-फ़र्द

Meaning

A single sheet or page; a solitary individual or unit.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'yak-fard' refers to a single leaf of paper, an account sheet, or a solitary entity. In this couplet, coupled with 'saada' (plain/unmarked), it signifies a blank page or an unblemished, simple consciousness. Unlike a mirror that catches and fragments the dualities of good and evil, the poet maintains a single, unadorned inner self.

Etymology

Compound of Persian 'yak' (one) and Arabic 'fard' (single, individual, leaf of paper).

Usage

It is commonly employed in poetry metaphorically for a blank page of destiny, an unrecorded deed, or a solitary, detached person.

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