Word Meaning
पूजना
pujna
hiverb
Meaning
To worship, revere, or passionately adore an idol or beloved.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu ghazal, 'pūjnā' denotes the lover's absolute devotion to the beloved, who is metaphorically cast as an idol (but). In this couplet, it represents an unapologetic act of heretical devotion that the lover refuses to renounce despite the world labeling him an infidel. It signifies total surrender and defiance of orthodox religious expectations.
Etymology
Sanskrit पूज् (pūj, 'to honor or revere'), passing through Prakrit into Hindustani as 'pūjnā'.
Usage
Poets often contrast 'pūjnā' (adoring the beloved idol) with formal prayer to highlight passionate love over orthodox piety.
Examples
to worship a heartless idol
adoring the beloved like a deity
Synonyms
परस्तिश करनाइबादत करनाआराधना करना
Related Words
पूजापुजारीबुत-परस्ती