Word Meaning
उजाड़
Ujāṛ
hiadjective / noun
Meaning
Desolate, ruined, or the state of being devastated and laid waste.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'ujaad' evokes total desolation, ruin, and abandonment. In this couplet, it functions within the compound verb 'ujaad dena' to signify the final, deliberate devastation of the metaphorical 'city of the heart' (shahr-e-dil). It conveys the paradox that profound grief and emotional turmoil can only find final calm through complete destruction.
Etymology
Derived from Prakrit and Sanskrit 'ujjāḍa' (desolate, ruined, stripped).
Usage
Frequently deployed in ghazals to contrast the desolation of the lover's internal world with populous cities or blooming gardens.
Examples
A desolate path where no companion is ever found
Do not lay waste to the thriving garden of hope
Synonyms
वीरानसुनसानबर्बादतबाह
Related Words
उजड़नाउजाड़नावीरानीबर्बादी