आवाज़ा

Meaning

Fame, renown, rumor, loud report, or resounding reputation.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'aawaza' primarily signifies wide acclaim, rumor, or resounding fame, developing from its literal sense of voice or sound. In this couplet, it functions within the compound 'buland aawaza' to denote the illustrious reputation and spiritual resonance of the poet's humble reed mat. It highlights the contrast between the silence of outward destitution and the majesty of inward renown.

Etymology

Persian (آوازہ / āwāzeh), derived from 'āwāz' (sound, voice).

Usage

Frequently paired with 'buland' in the ghazal to express towering stature, resonant glory, or far-reaching fame.

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