Word Meaning
गफ़तगू
guftagu
hinoun
Meaning
Conversation, talk, dialogue, or speech.
Detailed Meaning
Refers to verbal communication, discourse, or exchange of words. In the context of this couplet, it appears in the compound construct denoting incoherent or rambling talk ('guftagu-e-pareshaan') by the ascetic (Sheikh). Classical poets frequently contrast such hollow theological talk with true mystic intoxication.
Etymology
Persian (گفتگو), derived from the verbal root 'guftan' (to speak).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, guftagu frequently signifies intimate speech with the beloved or futile disputes with dogmatic moralizers.
Examples
guftagu-e-shauq (conversation of passionate desire)
tark-e-guftagu (cessation of dialogue)
Synonyms
बातचीतवार्तालापकलामतज़्किरा
Related Words
गुफ़्तारगोयाईसुख़न