Word Meaning
हमदमी
hamdamī
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
Companionship, close friendship, intimate association, or fellowship.
Detailed Meaning
Hamdami denotes the state or quality of being a hamdam, signifying profound intimacy, empathy, and companionship. In this couplet, the poet acknowledges that while achieving such intimate union with the beloved may be difficult, enduring the jealousy caused by a rival's desire for the very same companionship is an even greater agony.
Etymology
Persian (ham 'together, mutual' + dam 'breath, moment' + nominal suffix -ī).
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, hamdami often represents an idealized emotional and spiritual closeness with the beloved or confidant.
Examples
nahīñ miltī tirī hamdamī to kyā huā
har ek lamha us kī hamdamī kī talab
Synonyms
रफ़ाक़तसोहबतदोस्तीहमराही
Related Words
हमदमदमरश्कदोस्त