Word Meaning
समंदर
samandar
hinoun
Meaning
A mythical salamander believed to live in and feed on fire.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetics, 'samandar' refers to the legendary salamander believed to dwell unharmed inside fire. In this couplet, roasted heart of this fire-born creature is demanded as dining relish to complement wine of hidden flame. It represents endurance and ecstasy within searing passion.
Etymology
Persian 'samandar', historically borrowed or related to Greek 'salamandra'.
Usage
In classical ghazal, it symbolizes the ideal lover whose natural element and sustenance is the searing agony of love.
Examples
burning like a salamander in love's blaze
roasted heart of the salamander
Synonyms
सलामेंडरआतिश-ख़ोरआतिश-परवर
Related Words
आतिशशोलाकबाबसहबा