Word Meaning
जली
jalii
hiadjective
Meaning
Burnt, scorched, or consumed by flame.
Detailed Meaning
The feminine past participle of 'jalna', denoting something that has been burnt, consumed, or scarred by fire. In this couplet by Ghalib, it describes the candle that was burnt and consumed by the pangs of separation from the night's gathering. Metaphorically, it evokes a state of inner devastation, grief, and exhaustion after passionate suffering.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'jvalati' (to burn, shine) through Prakrit 'jalai' into Hindustani 'jalna'.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, the motif of burning frequently expresses the agony of intense love, yearning, and separation.
Examples
A burnt candle left at dawn
A heart scorched by the fire of separation
Synonyms
सोख़्ताझुलसीदग्ध
Related Words
जलनाजलाजलनसोज़