Word Meaning
संभाल
sambhaal
Meaning
To preserve carefully, guard, maintain, or keep safe for future use.
Detailed Meaning
In classical and modern Urdu poetry, this verb implies carefully safeguarding something precious, sacred, or delicate. In this couplet, it refers to preserving a transcendent, celestial melody with utmost care and restraint, reserved solely for the infinite divine realm ('la-makan'). It conveys intentional preservation rather than mere storage.
Etymology
Sanskrit सम्भार (sambhāra) / सम्भाल् (sambhāl), evolving through Prakrit sambhāla- into Hindi-Urdu sambhālnā.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, 'sambhaal kar' often conveys the tender safeguarding of tears, wounds, or secrets of love from the scrutiny of the world.
Examples
To keep a delicate heart safe from sorrow.
A secret kept preserved through years of silence.