Meaning of

darya-e-dard-e-dil

दरिया-ए-दर्द-ए-दिल • دریا درد دل

English

river of heart's pain

Hindi

दिल के दर्द की नदी

Urdu

دل کے درد کی دریا

Origin

Persian

Ash'aar

itne gehre utar gaya hooñ darya-e-dard-e-dil men
haath pakad kar kheench le varna doob ke bhi mar saka hooñ

katte khanjar rassi maachis kuchh din mujhse door rakho
kuchh karne se chook gaya hooñ main kuchh bhi kar saka hooñ

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Nuance

This phrase conjures an image of deep emotional currents flowing through the heart. It suggests an overwhelming, almost uncontainable sorrow that courses through one's being.

Poetic Usage

Poets often use it to express profound grief or longing. It contrasts with images of calm or contentment.

Closing Insight

Darya-e-dard-e-dil flows with the tides of human sorrow.

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