Meaning of
sang-e-sama'at
संग-ए-समाअत • سنگ سماعت
English
stone of hearing; metaphor for stubbornness or insensitivity
Hindi
सुनने का पत्थर; जिद्दीपन या असंवेदनशीलता का प्रतीक
Urdu
سننے کا پتھر; ضد یا بے حسی کی علامت
Origin
Persian
Nuance
The phrase evokes the image of a stone, unyielding and impervious to sound, symbolizing a heart or mind closed to others' voices. In poetry, it deepens the sense of emotional distance or refusal to listen.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to express emotional barriers. It contrasts with openness and receptivity. Often used to highlight a character's stubbornness or emotional isolation.
Closing Insight
A symbol of emotional deafness, it challenges the poet to break through the silence.