सुबुक-गाम

Meaning

Swift-footed, rapid, fast-paced, or quick in taking action.

Detailed Meaning

Literally meaning light of foot or swift-paced, the compound refers to someone or something that acts or moves with immense speed and agility. In this couplet by Iqbal, 'subuk-gām-e-amal' describes how passionate love ('ishq') acts swiftly upon the messenger's command, leaping into action long before calculating reason ('aql') can even decipher the message.

Etymology

Persian compound formed from 'subuk' (light, swift, nimble) and 'gām' (step, pace).

Usage

In classical Urdu and Persianate poetry, it is frequently used to contrast the dynamic immediacy of passion or journey with sluggish hesitation.

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