Word Meaning

ग़ोग़ा

ghoġā

hinoun

Meaning

Clamor, tumult, loud noise, uproar, or disturbance.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'ghoġā' denotes a profound uproar, noise, or passionate tumult. In this couplet, it forms part of the Persian compound 'ghoġā-e-rustā-khez' (the tumult of the Day of Resurrection), representing the cosmic vibration and revolutionary awakening churning within the heart of every tiny particle.

Etymology

Persian (غَوغا / ghawghā), meaning tumult, outcry, or clamor.

Usage

It is often employed in ghazals to describe existential distress, the frenzy of love, or apocalyptic scenes like the Day of Judgement.

Examples

A sudden clamor arose within the quiet of the night.

The tumult in my heart resembles the morning of resurrection.

Synonyms

शोरहंगामाकोलाहलशोरीश

Related Words

ग़ोग़ा-ए-महशरशोर-ओ-ग़ुलहंगामा-आराई
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