Word Meaning
उरूज
urūj
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Ascent, rise, zenith, elevation, or highest point of progress.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'urūj' refers to spiritual, existential, or worldly elevation, ascent, or peak. In this couplet by Iqbal, it denotes the spiritual and evolutionary ascent of earthly humanity, which astonishes even the celestial stars. It often stands in contrast to 'zavāl' (decline or descent).
Etymology
Arabic root ع-ر-ج (ʿ-r-j), meaning to ascend, rise, or climb.
Usage
In ghazal and nazm traditions, 'urūj' frequently pairs with 'zavāl' (decline) to reflect the philosophical cycle of human fortune, power, or spiritual stations.
Examples
Uruj-e-kamāl (the peak of perfection)
Har urūj ko zavāl hai (every rise has a fall)
Synonyms
बुलंदीतरक़्क़ीफ़राज़इर्तिफ़ाअ़
Related Words
मेअ़राजइर्तिक़ाआदम-ए-ख़ाकी