रोके

Meaning

Having restrained, checked, held back, or suppressed.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'roke' serves as an inflected form or conjunctive participle of the verb 'roknā', signifying the deliberate act of checking, restraining, or halting something. In this couplet, it describes the lover consciously suppressing his torrential tears of blood ('girya-e-khūnīñ') to save the world from being washed away or ruined. It conveys extraordinary self-restraint and patience ('zabt') in the face of agonizing sorrow.

Etymology

Sanskrit रुध् (rudh, to obstruct, hold back) > Prakrit रुन्धइ (rundhaï) > Hindavi / Urdu-Hindi रोकना (roknā).

Usage

In ghazal poetry, it frequently appears in conjunction with holding back tears (ashk), sighs (aah), or the heart (dil) to highlight the poet's endurance and self-control.

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