Word Meaning
चराग़ों
charaaghon
hinoun
Meaning
lamps, lights, or lanterns (plural/oblique)
Detailed Meaning
The oblique plural form of 'charaagh', denoting lamps or sources of illumination. In this couplet, it refers specifically to modern electric lights ('bijli ke charaaghon') representing the superficial, mechanical brilliance of Western materialism. It underscores how external sparkle can mask a lack of genuine inner glow.
Etymology
Persian 'charāgh' (چراغ), meaning a lamp or light.
Usage
In classical ghazal, the lamp often symbolizes fragile hope or mortal life standing defenseless against the gusts of fate.
Examples
The fluttering of lamps in the autumn wind.
Homes lit with row upon row of lamps.
Synonyms
दीयोंदीपकोंमशअलोंशमओं
Related Words
चराग़शमारौशनीलौ