Word Meaning
रुजूअ
ruju'
hinoun
Meaning
Turning towards, recourse, referring to, or returning to someone or something.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'ruju'' denotes turning to a person, place, or remedy for attention, help, or refuge. In this couplet, it expresses the idea of having recourse or turning elsewhere if only the heart's condition remained steady enough to find a specific remedy. It evokes an attitude of seeking shelter or attention from a beloved or a physician.
Etymology
Arabic root ر-ج-ع (r-j-ʿ), meaning to return, turn back, or refer.
Usage
In the ghazal, it commonly forms the compound verb 'ruju' karna', signifying turning towards someone for love, sympathy, or medical relief.
Examples
turn towards the healer for a cure
making recourse to the beloved
Synonyms
रुख़तवज्जोहवापसी
Related Words
इल्तिफ़ातमुतवज्जेहमरजा