Word Meaning
दौड़
dauṛ
hinoun
Meaning
Running, rush, race, or moving quickly; used here as running swiftly.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'दौड़' signifies rapid physical motion, flight, or fervent pursuit. In this couplet, it functions adverbially with 'फलाँग' to evoke the image of dashing forward and leaping over an obstacle or boundary. It emphasizes the speaker's eager capacity to overcome limitations had circumstances allowed.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'द्रवति' (dravati, meaning runs or flows) via Prakrit to Hindustani 'दौड़'.
Usage
Commonly invoked in ghazals to reflect the restless striving of the lover or the relentless passage of life.
Examples
Running through the lanes in search of the beloved
A lifelong race in pursuit of an illusion
Synonyms
रफ़्तारभागवेग
Related Words
दौड़नादौड़-धूपदौड़-भाग