Meaning of

measure of desire; scale of longing

इच्छा का माप; लालसा की पैमाइश

خواہش کا پیمانہ; آرزو کی پیمائش

Persian

This phrase suggests a quantifiable aspect to desire, as if longing could be measured or weighed. In poetry, it often explores the intensity and depth of human emotions and desires.

Poets use 'paimaana-e-hawas' to delve into the complexities of human yearning. It can reflect the insatiable nature of desire or the futility of trying to measure the immeasurable.

Desire, like the ocean, is vast and unmeasurable, yet poets attempt to capture its essence.