Word Meaning
लाला
lāla
hinoun
Meaning
A tulip or red poppy, known for the dark spot in its cup.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and Urdu poetics, 'lāla' denotes the red tulip or poppy distinguished by the dark scar or spot (dāġ) inside its petals. In this couplet, it represents an entity in life's workshop whose entire inventory and identity consist solely of its inherent wound. Traditionally, it evokes the bleeding heart of a devoted lover, martyrdom, or ephemeral splendor.
Etymology
Persian (لاله / lāla)
Usage
In the ghazal, it is nearly always paired with 'dāġ' (spot/scar) to symbolize the wounded, bleeding heart of the lover.
Examples
The tulip blooms carrying the scar of love in its chest.
The red tulip adorns the garden like a wounded heart.
Synonyms
गुल-ए-लालाशक़ाईक़
Related Words
दाग़बहारगुलशनख़ून