Word Meaning
फ़राग़
faraagh
hinoun
Meaning
Leisure, peace of mind, respite, or freedom from preoccupation.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, faraagh denotes leisure, tranquility, or freedom from turmoil, particularly the sweet agony of love. In Ghalib's verse, it signifies the calm detachment from passion that the lover's inherently restless heart rejects as an enemy. It embodies the paradox where true rest is feared and shunned by the passionate soul.
Etymology
Arabic root f-r-gh (ف-ر-غ), denoting emptiness, completion, or being free from engagement.
Usage
Frequently paired with the restless heart (dil) in ghazals to show that a true lover rejects calm comfort in favor of the torment of passion.
Examples
respite from the agony of longing
a rare moment of peace and leisure
Synonyms
फ़ुरसतसुकूनआरामइत्मीनान
Related Words
फ़ारिग़फ़राग़ततफ़र्रुग़