Word Meaning
औज
auj
Meaning
Zenith, summit, pinnacle, highest point or climax of fortune and glory.
Detailed Meaning
In astronomy and poetic metaphor, 'auj' denotes the highest point or zenith of a celestial body's orbit. In classical poetry, it figuratively represents the pinnacle of luck, honor, status, or spiritual attainment. In the given couplet, it refers to the lofty heights of worldly fortune or royal favor, which the poet renounces to retain carefree lightness.
Etymology
Arabic (أَوْج, auj), originally derived from Sanskrit 'उच्च' (ucca, high) via Middle Persian / astronomical terminology.
Usage
In ghazal aesthetics, 'auj' is frequently paired with astrological concepts like 'सितारा' (star) or 'बख़्त' (fortune), often contrasted with 'हज़ीज़' (nadir/fall).
Examples
सितारा औज पर होना (one's star being in the ascendant / at its zenith)
औज-ए-सुरय्या (the zenith of the Pleiades)