Word Meaning
सर्माया
sarmaya
hinoun
Meaning
Capital, wealth, stock, asset, or provision.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'sarmaya' refers to wealth, capital, or the principal provision one possesses. In this couplet, it denotes the emotional and spiritual asset of complete trust in God, where mourning or lamentation constitutes the lover's only true resource.
Etymology
Persian (سرمایه), composed of 'sar' (head, source) and 'māya' (substance, stock, wealth).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, it is commonly used metaphorically to elevate grief, tears, or spiritual devotion as the lover's sole enduring wealth.
Examples
Sarmaya-e-hayat
Gham hi aashiq ka sarmaya hai
Synonyms
पूँजीदौलतअसासाबिसात
Related Words
सर्मायादारसर्मायाकारी