Word Meaning
हदिया
hadiya
hinoun
Meaning
A gift, present, or pious offering given respectfully.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'hadiya' denotes an offering or gift given with reverence or devotion. In this couplet, Ghalib ironizes his tragic state by presenting the deepest internal injuries—the scars of his liver—as precious ceremonial offerings to his visiting consoler. It elevates emotional suffering into a sacred tribute.
Etymology
Arabic (هَدِيَّة, hadiyyah), derived from the root h-d-y meaning to guide or present an offering.
Usage
Often used in ghazals to describe the lover offering their suffering, life, or heart as an esteemed present to the beloved.
Examples
Accepted the wound as a gift of love.
A troubled soul offered as a pious gift.
Synonyms
तोहफ़ानज़रानाभेंटसोग़ात
Related Words
अरमुग़ाँनज़्रअता