ऊजड़

Meaning

Desolate, ruined, abandoned, or laid waste.

Detailed Meaning

Refers to a state of being desolate, uninhabited, or ruined. In the provided couplet, it stands in direct contrast to 'aabaad' (flourishing/inhabited) to describe the tragic desolation of homes within the country of love. It encapsulates the poet's sorrow over how romantic devotion leads to destruction rather than fulfillment.

Etymology

Derived from Sanskrit root 'उद्-' (ud, out/up) giving rise to Prakrit and Old Hindi-Urdu forms connected to 'उजाड़' (ujāṛ) and the verb 'उजड़ना'.

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, it is commonly contrasted with 'aabaad' to portray the devastation of the lover's internal state or dwelling.

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