लाएहा

Meaning

A ray, gleam, flash, spark, or manifestation.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Arabic and Persian-influenced Urdu, 'la'iha' signifies a gleam, appearance, or flash of light. In this couplet, it refers to a faint touch, ray, or spark of the consuming fire of passion. The poet cautions that if even a tiny flicker of love's flame touches the heart, it will burn it completely like a kebab.

Etymology

Arabic, from the triconsonantal root l-w-ḥ (لوح), meaning to appear, shine, or gleam.

Usage

In classical poetry, it is often used metaphorically to depict a flash of revelation or a sudden spark of consuming love.

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