Word Meaning
मुस्तूजिब
mustaujib
Meaning
Deserving, worthy, entitled, or liable to something.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'mustaujib' denotes someone who is worthy, deserving, or liable to receive a particular action or fate. In this couplet, the speaker portrays himself as someone inherently fitting or bound to endure cruelty, tyranny, and oppression, yet perseveres faithfully. It conveys a tragic sense of being the ultimate recipient or rightful target of suffering.
Etymology
Arabic (مُسْتَوْجِب), active participle of the Form X verb istaujaba (to deem necessary, deserve, require).
Usage
In the Urdu ghazal, it is frequently employed in Persian genitive constructions (izafat), such as 'mustaujib-e-rahmat' (worthy of mercy) or 'mustaujib-e-sitam' (deserving of tyranny).
Examples
He proved to be deserving of every punishment.
A faithful heart is worthy of honor, not cruelty.