Word Meaning
तुलूअ
tulū‘
hinoun
Meaning
Rising, emergence, or dawn of a celestial body.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'tulu' denotes the rising or emergence of a heavenly body such as the sun or moon. In this couplet, it describes the rising of the sun, presented paradoxically with an ominous dark face to depict an inverted reality. Metaphorically, it often symbolizes manifestation, rebirth, or the dawn of an emotional state.
Etymology
Arabic root ṭ-l-ʿ (ط-ل-ع), relating to ascending, rising, or appearing.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'tulu' is frequently paired with its opposite, 'guroob' (sunset/setting), to contrast rise and fall or hope and despair.
Examples
tuloo-e-subah (the rising of dawn)
tuloo-e-khursheed (the rising of the sun)
Synonyms
उदयज़ुहूरपैदाइश
Related Words
ग़ुरूबमत्लाइत्तिला