Word Meaning
हौल
haul
Meaning
Terror, horror, dread, or anxious palpitation of the heart.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu, 'haul' denotes severe dread, terror, or panic, and medically in Unani tradition refers to palpitations caused by intense anxiety. In this couplet, it appears in the compound 'haul-e-dil' (palpitation or terror of the heart), describing the beloved's distressed, frightened state. The speaker feels ashamed, fearing this panic was induced by the potency of his own aggrieved sighs.
Etymology
Arabic (هَوْل, hawl), meaning terror, fright, or dread.
Usage
Frequently found in classical ghazals in the Persianized izafat phrase 'haul-e-dil' to convey intense emotional panic, physical palpitations, or visceral dread.
Examples
haul-e-dil (terror or palpitation of the heart)
haul-naak manzar (a dreadful or horrifying scene)