Word Meaning
सर-नामे
sar-nāme
hinoun
Meaning
Heading, title, address, or superscription of a letter.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and Urdu epistolary tradition, 'sar-nama' refers to the superscription, opening heading, or address written on the top or envelope of a letter. In this couplet by Ghalib, the lover has drawn the sketch of an eye upon the heading of his epistle so that the beloved immediately recognizes his longing to behold her before even reading the contents.
Etymology
Persian: compound of 'sar' (head, top) + 'nāma' (letter, book, writing).
Usage
In classical ghazals, 'sar-nama' frequently symbolizes the opening statement of love, longing, or fate inscribed on the lover's message.
Examples
sar-nāme pe us ke faqat terā nām thā
sar-nāma-e-shauq pe aansū girā diye
Synonyms
उनवानपेशानीपतामंगलाचरण
Related Words
नामानामा-बरसर-अफ़राज़उनवान