Word Meaning
रोएँ
ro'eñ
Meaning
Should weep, lament, or cry over something (first-person plural subjunctive).
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'rona' or its subjunctive form 'ro'eñ' often denotes lamenting a loss, sorrow, or pining after an unfulfilled desire. Here, 'taskīñ ko na ro'eñ' implies that the lover would not grieve or complain about the absence of peace and contentment if given the ultimate vision of the beloved. It frames weeping as both emotional despair and a protest against fate.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'रोदन' (rodana, weeping/crying) through Prakrit 'रोअइ' (roai) into Hindustani 'रोना' (ronā).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'kisi baat ko rona' is commonly used as an idiom meaning to complain of or mourn a persistent deprivation.
Examples
Why should we weep over our lost comfort?
Let us weep over the heart's helpless state.