ओझल

Meaning

Hidden from sight, out of view, concealed, or disappeared.

Detailed Meaning

The term denotes being concealed from sight, hidden behind a screen, or disappearing into invisibility. In this couplet, it evokes the popular proverb 'aankh ojhal pahad ojhal' (out of sight, out of mind), showing how Kohkan (Farhad) died when the beloved or goal became unattainable and screened from vision. It effectively bridges physical obscurity with profound emotional severance.

Etymology

Prakrit/Deshya origin; closely related to Hindi roots signifying an obstruction, screen, or cover.

Usage

In classical poetry and idioms, it commonly conveys the sudden disappearance of the beloved or the sorrow of being out of sight.

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