Word Meaning
सग
sag
hinoun
Meaning
A dog; metaphorically, an abased, wretched, or devoted condition.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and classical Urdu poetry, 'sag' literally means a dog. Figuratively, it denotes extreme humility, destitution, or faithful servitude, often invoked when the lover humbles himself before the beloved. In this couplet, 'ba-hal-e sag' evokes spending a whole life in the wretched, kicked-around state of a street dog contrasted against human dignity.
Etymology
Persian 'sag' (سگ), meaning 'dog'.
Usage
In classical ghazal, poets frequently refer to themselves as the dog guarding the beloved's threshold to emphasize utter humility and unyielding devotion.
Examples
sag-e koo-e yaar (the dog of the beloved's lane)
ba-hal-e sag (in the plight of a dog)
Synonyms
कुत्ताकल्ब
Related Words
सग-ए-दरसग-बानसगी