Word Meaning
दरूना
darūna
hinoun
Meaning
The inside, interior, heart, mind, or inner self.
Detailed Meaning
Refers to the interior of the body or mind, encompassing the heart, chest, and soul. In this couplet, it denotes the lover's entire inner being or entrails, paradoxically scorched by suppressed tears. It conveys intense emotional torment concealed beneath physical composure.
Etymology
Persian (darūn + suffix -ah, meaning 'inside' or 'interior')
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it is often employed to denote the hidden, suffering interior of the lover in contrast to external appearance.
Examples
The inner core of the heart was scorched in separation.
The entire inner being turned to ash from smoldering grief.
Synonyms
बातिनअंदरूनदिलअंतरंग
Related Words
दरूनअंदरूनीबैरूना