Word Meaning
चला
calā
hiverb
Meaning
Departed, walked, moved, or passed away from this world.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'चला' (in the compound verb construction 'चला हूँ') signifies departing permanently or dying, leaving the temporal world behind. It captures the poignant finality of the lover's exit, leaving behind eternal lamentation symbolised by weeping rainclouds.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'चलति' (calati, moves/walks) through Prakrit 'चलइ' (calaï) into Hindustani 'चलना'.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, departing ('चला जाना') often serves as a metaphor for dying or taking leave of the beloved's street.
Examples
The caravan departed towards the distant horizon.
He left this ephemeral world leaving behind silent sorrow.
Synonyms
गयारुख़सत हुआसिधारा
Related Words
चलनाचालचलन