Meaning of
daag-e-daaman
दाग़-ए-दामन • داغ دامن
English
stain on the garment; blemish on reputation
Hindi
वस्त्र पर दाग; प्रतिष्ठा पर कलंक
Urdu
لباس پر داغ; شہرت پر دھبہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
daagh daaman men lage hain shauq pale the kabhi
teergii ban jee rahe hain jo ujaale the kabhi
1
daagh daaman par tumhaare jab lage
ye na tum bhi dekh paa.e kab lage
theek usne tab nishaana tay kiya
teer seene men tumhaare jab lage
3
daagh daaman men lage hain shauq pale the kabhi
teergii ban jee rahe hain jo ujaale the kabhi
1
daagh daaman par tumhaare jab lage
ye na tum bhi dekh paa.e kab lage
theek usne tab nishaana tay kiya
teer seene men tumhaare jab lage
3
Nuance
The phrase suggests a mark of disgrace or shame, often used to symbolize a moral or ethical blemish. In poetry, it can reflect the inner turmoil caused by guilt or regret.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to explore themes of guilt and redemption. It can evoke the struggle to cleanse one's soul or restore lost honor.
Closing Insight
Daag-e-daaman speaks to the heart's quest for purity amidst the stains of life's journey.