रुस्ता-ख़ेज़

Meaning

The Day of Resurrection, or an immense commotion, upheaval, and chaos.

Detailed Meaning

Literally referring to the rising of the dead on the Day of Resurrection, 'rustā-khez' metaphorically evokes extreme chaos, upheaval, or spiritual turbulence. In this couplet, 'hungāma-e-rustā-khez' signifies a world-shaking inner vitality and revolutionary turmoil dwelling inside the true man of God. It contrasts the quiet ascetic exterior of the dervish with the cosmic tumult latent in his spirit.

Etymology

Persian: compound of 'rast' (dead/liberated) or root of 'rastan' + 'khez' (present stem of 'khestan', to rise).

Usage

Commonly used in classical Urdu poetry to capture apocalyptic turmoil, grand revolutionary awakening, or overwhelming emotional grief.

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