Word Meaning
रोना
ronaa
Meaning
To weep, crying, or weeping as an overwhelming state of sorrow.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'rona' functions both as an infinitive verb and as a verbal noun signifying the act or impulse of weeping. In this couplet, Ghalib uses 'aaye hai rona' to describe an inescapable wave of sorrow and pity toward the tragic helplessness of love. It evokes an overwhelming grief that soon expands into a catastrophic deluge ('sailaab-e-bala').
Etymology
From Sanskrit रोदन (rodana, weeping), passing through Prakrit रोअण (roaṇa) into Hindustani.
Usage
In the ghazal, 'रोना' frequently pairs with auxiliary verbs like 'आना' ('रोना आना') to represent an uncontrollable, spontaneous surge of grief.
Examples
to feel like weeping at the state of the heart
weeping through the lonely night