Word Meaning
रौशनी
raushani
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
Light, brightness, illumination, or radiance.
Detailed Meaning
The word denotes light, luminescence, or radiance. In the cited couplet by Allama Iqbal, it describes the delicate, magical glow of a firefly that illuminates the garden. Figuratively in poetry, it often represents knowledge, insight, hope, or the radiant presence of the beloved.
Etymology
Persian (روشن / raushan, meaning 'bright, illuminated' + abstract noun suffix -ī).
Usage
Frequently juxtaposed with darkness (तारीकी / अंधेरा) to evoke themes of hope, divine revelation, or fleeting joy in classical poetry.
Examples
A ray of light that vanishes into the night.
The candle that brings illumination to the gathering.
Synonyms
उजालानूरज़ियाचमक
Related Words
रौशनरौशन-दानरौशन-ख्याल