Word Meaning
बाज़-गश्तन
bāz-gashtan
hinoun
Meaning
Returning, turning back, or retreating; the act of coming back.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and classical Urdu poetry, 'bāz-gashtan' denotes the act of returning, retreating, or turning back. In this verse, it evokes the suffering of speech being forced back onto the lips rather than finding full expression. It signifies an agonizing withdrawal and the plight of feelings compelled to retreat unheard.
Etymology
Persian, composed of 'bāz' (again, back) and the infinitive 'gashtan' (to turn, become, walk).
Usage
Employed in elevated Persianate ghazal style to convey the tragedy of retreat or unuttered words.
Examples
The sorrow of returning empty-handed from the beloved's street.
A cry caught in the torment of turning back.
Synonyms
वापसीमुराजेअतपलटनाइस्तीदाद
Related Words
बाज़-गश्तगश्तसितम-दीदाबर-लब