Word Meaning
जलते
jalte
hiverb
Meaning
Burning, glowing, or kindling like a flame.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'jalte' signifies the continuous burning, smoldering, or glowing of fire or passion. In this couplet, it describes the wounds (daagh) of love illuminating and suffering persistently, compared to burning lamps (charagh). It evokes both the luminous beauty and the painful heat of inner sorrow.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit ज्वलति (jvalati) through Prakrit जलइ (jalaï) into Hindustani जलना (jalnā).
Usage
A staple motif in the ghazal, often paired with the heart (dil), candle (shama), or wounds (daagh) to evoke the agony of separation.
Examples
Lamps burn through the night of separation.
Wounds that burn endlessly within the breast.
Synonyms
सुलगतेदहकतेभड़कते
Related Words
जलनाजलनचराग़सोज़िश