हिकमत

Meaning

Wisdom, device, tact, philosophy, or practical skill.

Detailed Meaning

In classical philosophy and medicine, 'hikmat' denotes profound wisdom, metaphysics, or the healing art. In this poetic couplet, it signifies a clever device, contrivance, or practical artifice. The poet observes that hiding the searing fire of grief inside the heart is a contrivance too difficult to achieve.

Etymology

Arabic (حِكْمَة, ḥikmah), meaning wisdom, prudence, or knowledge; derived from the root ḥ-k-m (to govern, restrain, judge).

Usage

In ghazal poetry, it frequently contrasts worldly reason and clever strategizing against the uncontainable passion of love.

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