Word Meaning
हर-दम
har-dam
hiadverb
Meaning
Every moment; constantly; with every breath.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'har-dam' denotes unbroken continuity or perpetual occurrence, derived literally from 'with every breath'. In this couplet, it stresses the unceasing agony of separation, showing that the speaker sheds tears of blood without a moment's pause.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'har' (every, each) and 'dam' (breath, moment).
Usage
Frequently used in the ghazal to intensify the perpetual nature of grief, love, or longing.
Examples
Longing har-dam for a single glimpse of the beloved
Tears falling har-dam in the memory of the night of union
Synonyms
हर-वक़्तहर-घड़ीमुसलसलसदा
Related Words
दमदम-ब-दमफ़ुर्क़तख़ूँ-अफ़शानी