Meaning of

maal-o-zar-o-seem

माल-ओ-ज़र-ओ-सीम • مال و زر و سیم

wealth and riches; material possessions

धन और संपत्ति; भौतिक वस्तुएँ

مال و دولت; مادی اثاثے

Persian

This phrase encapsulates the allure and burden of material wealth. In poetry, it often serves as a critique of the ephemeral nature of riches and the moral dilemmas they bring.

Poets use this phrase to explore themes of greed, ambition, and the transient nature of worldly possessions. It contrasts the spiritual with the material.

True wealth lies not in possessions but in the richness of the soul.