Meaning of

barq-b-daamaan

बर्क़-ब-दामाँ • برق ب داماں

lightning in the hem; sudden danger

आंचल में बिजली; अचानक खतरा

دامن میں بجلی; اچانک خطرہ

Persian

This phrase captures the image of unexpected peril lurking close, like lightning hidden in the folds of a garment. It speaks to the fragility of safety and the ever-present potential for upheaval.

Poets use it to convey the tension between appearance and reality. It can symbolize hidden threats or the sudden onset of emotional turmoil.

In poetry, 'barq-b-daamaan' serves as a poignant reminder of life's unpredictable nature.