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darda(m): pain

Description of darda: Darda in Urdu refers to intense fear or terror that grips the heart, often evoking a state of panic or dread. Unlike khauf, which denotes general fear, darda implies a sharper, more visceral emotional upheaval. It differs from dar by conveying ongoing agitation rather than mere apprehension. In Urdu poetry, it vividly captures lovers' torment, as in Ghalib's verses depicting love's harrowing grip.

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peeDa nu mai seene laavan dard da mai naachDa jaavan

TooT gayi duniya meri

main ni darda jaavan

i embrace all the pain

i dance with the sorrow

my world has broken

i am not afraid

Adnan Dhool (1)

peeDa (m) (1)

pain

seene (m) (8)

heart, chest

naachDa (m) (1)

dance

TooT (m) (2)

break, broke

darda (m) (1)

pain

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