Word Meaning
रंगों
rangon
hinoun
Meaning
Hues, complexions, or states of appearance (plural/oblique form of color).
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'rang' denotes not merely visual pigments but also outward condition, mood, and bodily pallor. In this verse, 'mayyat ke rangon' refers to the ashen, lifeless appearance of a corpse. It captures the lover's physical and spiritual exhaustion brought on by the grueling night of separation.
Etymology
Persian 'rang' (رنگ), akin to Sanskrit 'raṅga' (रङ्ग).
Usage
In the ghazal, pluralized 'rangon' often denotes shifting moods, various states of being, or the spectral complexions of grief.
Examples
Discerning the condition of the heart through the faded colors of the face
Astonished by the varying hues and disguises of the world
Synonyms
दशाओंरूपोंवर्णों
Related Words
रंगरंगतबे-रंगमय्यत