Word Meaning
दुख
dukh
hinoun
Meaning
Pain, sorrow, grief, suffering, or distress.
Detailed Meaning
In poetry, 'dukh' represents acute sorrow, affliction, or emotional agony. In this couplet by Ghalib, it signifies the painful, wounding effect of the beloved's long eyelashes (glances) endured by the faithful lover, contrasting with the rival's receiving lively gazes. It conveys an enduring state of heart-wrenching anguish.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'दुःख' (duḥkha), meaning suffering, hardship, or pain.
Usage
A primary Indic term frequently woven into Urdu ghazal poetry alongside Persian-Arabic equivalents like 'gham' and 'dard' to evoke deep, vulnerable suffering.
Examples
The sorrow of parting consumed his frail heart.
No balm could soothe the persistent ache of longing.
Synonyms
ग़मरंजदर्दअलम
Related Words
दुखीदुखड़ादुखदाई