Word Meaning
हुकूमत
Hukūmat
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
Rule, sovereignty, dominion, or governance.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'hukūmat' denotes supreme authority, dominion, or sovereign power. In this couplet's phrase 'hukūmat-e-ishq', it signifies the universal reign of selfless love over human hearts and society. The poet observes that such pure dominion fails to spread globally because worldly existence demands pragmatic compromise.
Etymology
From the Arabic root ḥ-k-m (ح-ك-م), meaning to judge, rule, or exercise authority.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it is frequently used metaphorically to contrast the tyranny of worldly rulers with the sovereign emotional sway of love and beauty.
Examples
the dominion of beauty over the senses
grief holding rule over the heart
Synonyms
शासनसत्ताराजअमल्दारी
Related Words
हाकिमहुक्महिकमत