Word Meaning
रोइए
roiye
Meaning
Should one weep; polite imperative or impersonal subjunctive expressing weeping or lamenting.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu verse, 'roiye' functions as an impersonal subjunctive or polite imperative meaning 'how should one weep' or 'one ought to weep'. In this couplet, the speaker ponders how it is possible to weep in moderation when inner desire and passion exceed all boundaries. It conveys the tragic futility of attempting to control intense emotional suffering.
Etymology
From Sanskrit root 'रुद्' (rud, to weep/wail) via Prakrit 'रोअइ' (roaï) into Hindustani 'रोना' (ronā).
Usage
Commonly employed in rhetorical questions in ghazal to portray the unavoidable obligation to weep in love and bereavement.
Examples
How long should one weep over the sorrows of the heart?
Weep now, for tears may soothe this restless soul.