Word Meaning
रुस्वा
ruswa
hiadjective
Meaning
Disgraced, dishonored, publicly humiliated, or made notorious.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetics, 'ruswa' denotes falling into public ignominy, often because hidden love is exposed to societal scandal. In this couplet, it refers to the beloved's secret being revealed and brought into dishonor. The speaker implies that death itself is easy, but dying might inadvertently reveal that confidential bond and disgrace the beloved.
Etymology
Persian 'ruswā' (رسوا), meaning disgraced, shameful, or infamous.
Usage
It is a central thematic word in ghazal poetry, embodying the lover's dilemma between confessing passion and shielding the beloved from social opprobrium.
Examples
The secret of love was disgraced across the town.
One must endure being disgraced for true devotion.
Synonyms
बदनामज़लीलबेआबरूफ़ाश
Related Words
रुस्वाईराज़माशूक़ख़्वार