Word Meaning
उड़ता
udtā
Meaning
Flying; fading away, vanishing, or paling (as of colour).
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetic diction, while literally meaning flying or floating in air, the term frequently occurs in the idiom 'rang udna', signifying the fading or blanching of complexion due to passion, grief, or weakness. In this couplet, it describes the paradox where the delicate beloved's colour, even as it fades under love's toll, becomes ever more brilliant and conspicuous. It underscores the ethereal refinement that suffering imparts to the beloved.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit उड्डी (uḍḍī, 'to fly up') through Prakrit into Hindustani उड़ना/اڑنا.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, 'rang udna' is a standard idiom for showing the visible somatic effects of love, awe, or sorrow.
Examples
rang-e-rukh udta hua
hawa mein udta ghubaar