Word Meaning
रुला
rulā
hiverb
Meaning
To make someone weep or cry; caused to shed tears.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetics, 'rulā' (derived from the causative verb 'rulānā') signifies inducing tears, grief, or deep pathos. In this couplet, it describes how the sheer emotional resonance and suffering expressed in the poet's verses moved the entire audience to tears.
Etymology
Hindustani / Prakrit (derived from Sanskrit 'rodayati', causative of 'rud', meaning to weep).
Usage
Commonly paired with auxiliary verbs like 'देना' (rulā denā) in classical ghazals to express the overwhelming emotional force of poetry or heartbreak.
Examples
Her sorrowful tale made everyone weep.
The pain of separation made the lover shed tears.
Synonyms
अश्कबार करनातड़पानाग़मगीन करना
Related Words
रोनारुलानाआँसूगिर्या