Word Meaning
गिला
gila
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Complaint, grievance, reproach, or grudge.
Detailed Meaning
'Gila' denotes a feeling of resentment, grievance, or affectionate reproach directed at a person or circumstance. In the given couplet, the speaker expresses relief and quiet acceptance, stating with gratitude that they harbor no complaint against anyone. It conveys an emotional state that has transcended bitterness and blame.
Etymology
From Persian گله (gila/gileh), meaning complaint, reproach, or lamentation.
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, 'gila' commonly describes the lover's soft or justified complaints against the indifference and cruelty of the beloved.
Examples
There is no complaint left against fate.
A lingering grievance remained unspoken in the heart.
Synonyms
शिकवाशिकायतउलाहनामलाल
Related Words
शिकवा-गिलागिला-गुज़ारीरंजिश