Word Meaning
गुजरा
guzra
hiverb
Meaning
Passed by, elapsed, or moved through.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'guzra' signifies the passing of time, life, or a traveler traversing a specific place. In this couplet, it conveys the relentless passage of eras or the world along a path, contrasting the transience of time with the eternal novelty of the beloved's lane.
Etymology
Persian 'guzashtan' (گذشتن, meaning to pass) via the Urdu verb 'guzarnā' (گزرنا).
Usage
Frequently used in ghazals to evoke themes of nostalgia, transience of life, and the passing of the beloved.
Examples
Time passed by so swiftly.
The caravan passed through this very alley.
Synonyms
बीतानिकलापार हुआ
Related Words
गुज़रगुज़रनारहगुज़रगुज़रगाह