Word Meaning
जौर
jaur
hinoun
Meaning
Oppression, tyranny, cruelty, or injustice.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetics, 'jaur' denotes harsh injustice, cruelty, or oppressive treatment, usually inflicted by the beloved or by fate. In this couplet by Ghalib, it pairs with 'sitam' to describe the torment and callousness suffered at the hands of the helmsman (nā-khudā). The poet questions the point of lamenting such cruelty once the boat has safely attained the shore.
Etymology
Arabic origin (جَوْر, jawr), signifying deviation from justice, inequity, tyranny, or wrongful conduct.
Usage
In ghazal tradition, 'jaur' is often coupled with 'jafā' as an alliterative compound ('jaur-o-jafā') to depict the beloved's ruthless indifference.
Examples
enduring tyranny and cruelty
the oppression of cruel fate
Synonyms
ज़ुल्मसितमजफ़ाबेदाद
Related Words
जौर-ओ-जफ़ाजौर-पेशहना-ख़ुदासितमगर