Word Meaning
नज़'अ
naz'a
Meaning
The agony or throes of death; the final dying breath.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'naz'a' denotes the profound state of death throes when the soul is being drawn away from the body. In this couplet, it represents the dying lover's final moments, pleading with the beloved to abandon coyness and social pride for a parting glimpse. It emphasizes the absolute urgency and finality of death in contrast to worldly hesitations.
Etymology
Arabic root n-z-ʿ (ن-ز-ع), meaning 'to draw out' or 'pluck forth'; used specifically for the pulling out of the soul at death.
Usage
Widely employed in classical Urdu ghazals to evoke pathos, framing the beloved's visit as the dying lover's last earthly wish.
Examples
In the agony of death, awaiting the beloved
The soul's departure in the throes of dying