Word Meaning
यकताई
yakta'i
hinoun
Meaning
Uniqueness, singularity, peerlessness, or absolute oneness.
Detailed Meaning
Refers to the state or quality of being unique, peerless, or singular, often used in mystical poetry for divine oneness (tawhid). In this couplet, it denotes the absolute and unmatched supremacy of the Beloved, whose singularity is universally acknowledged. The poet notes that no mirror-faced idol could ever stand before or rival this peerless existence.
Etymology
Persian: from 'yaktā' (یکتا, meaning single, unique, peerless) combined with the abstract noun suffix '-ī' (ی-).
Usage
Frequently employed in ghazals to celebrate the peerless beauty of the earthly beloved or the divine singularity of God.
Examples
The claim of peerless singularity
Uniqueness in beauty and grace
Synonyms
अद्वितीयतालासानीबेमिसालीयगानगी
Related Words
यकतायकयकसानीतौहीद