Word Meaning
गर्दूं
gardūn
hinoun
Meaning
Sky, firmament, revolving celestial sphere, or revolving destiny.
Detailed Meaning
Literally referring to that which revolves, 'gardūn' signifies the celestial sphere, firmament, or the sky. In this couplet, it designates the expanse of the heavens whose bright sun ('mihr-e-gardūn') is rendered as fragile as a lamp in a gale amidst the universal decay. In classical poetry, it also symbolizes the cruel, inexorable turning of fate.
Etymology
Persian 'gardūn' (گردون), derived from 'gardīdan' (گردیدن, to turn or revolve).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazals, gardūn is frequently personified as an indifferent or cruel celestial wheel responsible for the lover's hardships.
Examples
mihr-e-gardūn (the sun of the firmament)
gardūn-e-sitamgar (the cruel, turning heavens of fate)
Synonyms
आसमानफ़लकचरख़
Related Words
गर्दिशगर्दाबगर्दानी