Word Meaning
जागना
jaagna
hiverb
Meaning
To wake up; state of wakefulness or worldly consciousness.
Detailed Meaning
In poetry, 'जागना' refers to wakefulness, alertness, or mortal existence. In the context of this couplet, it signifies worldly life and conscious reality, which upon the encounter with death turns out to be nothing more than an illusory dream.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'जागर्ति' (jāgarti) through Prakrit 'जग्गइ' (jaggai) into Hindustani 'जागना'.
Usage
In the classical ghazal tradition, 'जागना' is commonly paired antithetically with 'सोना' (sleeping) or 'ख़्वाब' (dreaming) to explore themes of illusion, mortality, and mystical awakening.
Examples
To remain awake all night in the sorrow of separation
Waking from the deep slumber of heedlessness
Synonyms
बेदार होनाहोश में आनासचेत होना
Related Words
जगानाजागृतिबेदारीख़्वाब