Word Meaning
फ़रोज़ाँ
farozaañ
hiadjective
Meaning
Illuminated, radiant, shining, or lit up.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'farozaan' describes something radiant, burning, or ablaze with illumination. In this couplet, it denotes candles being ignited, metaphorically equated with the blood-red tears glowing in the lover's weeping eyes during the dark night of separation. It conjures imagery of both intense warmth and tragic sorrow.
Etymology
Persian (فروزاں), the present participle of 'faroxtan' / 'afroxtan' (to kindle, ignite, or shine).
Usage
Conventionally paired in ghazals with candles (sham'a) or lamps (chiraagh) to symbolize hope, burning grief, or the beloved's beauty.
Examples
A single lamp remained illuminated through the entire night.
Her face was radiant amidst the gathering.
Synonyms
रोशनताबाँदरख़्शाँमुनव्वर
Related Words
फ़रोज़अफ़रोज़शमअरोशनी