जगमगा

Meaning

To shine, sparkle, glitter, or radiate brightly.

Detailed Meaning

In poetry, the word denotes a sudden or radiant burst of illumination, warmth, and brilliance. In this couplet by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, it vividly portrays the brightening of hearts at the sacred, tender memory of the beloved's smile, comparing it to oil lamps glowing in temple sanctums. It evokes both spiritual reverence and ecstatic visual radiance.

Etymology

Derived from the Indo-Aryan onomatopoeic root 'jagmag' expressing brightness or shimmering light.

Usage

Frequently paired with auxiliary verbs like 'उठना' (जगमगा उठना) to convey a sudden, blossoming awakening of light or emotion in ghazal imagery.

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