Word Meaning
बुझती
bujhtī
Meaning
Extinguishing, going out, or dying down (of a flame or candle).
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'bujhnā' refers to the extinguishing of a flame, lamp, or candle, often metaphorically symbolizing death, despair, or the cessation of vitality. In this couplet, as the candle goes out, it emits dark smoke, which is personified as the flame of love donning black mourning robes following the lover's passing. It marks the poignant transition from burning ardor to silent termination.
Etymology
From Prakrit 'विज्झइ' (vijjhaï) / 'बुज्झइ' (bujjhaï), ultimately from Sanskrit 'विध्यायति' (vidhyāyati, 'to be extinguished').
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, the extinguishing candle (bujhti shama') is a standard trope evoking the conclusion of a gathering (bazm), mortality, and unresolved melancholy.
Examples
The fading light of an extinguishing candle
The fire of grief that never dies out