रूकश

Meaning

Rivaling, outshining, or contending with; putting something to shame by comparison.

Detailed Meaning

In Persian and classical Urdu poetry, 'rū-kash' conveys the idea of confronting, equaling, or surpassing another in splendor so as to provoke envy. In this couplet, 'rū-kash-e-jannat' depicts the beloved's lane as a place that rivals or outshines paradise itself. Despite such heavenly allure, the exile longs fundamentally for home.

Etymology

Persian compound of rū ('face') and kash (present stem of kashīdan, 'to draw, pull').

Usage

In classical ghazal, it commonly forms an izaafat compound (e.g., rū-kash-e-jannat, rū-kash-e-māh) to signify earthly beauty that dares to challenge celestial perfection.

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