Word Meaning
रूह
rooh
hinoun
Meaning
Soul, spirit, life force, or innermost essence.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'rooh' denotes the immaterial essence, spirit, or breath of life, traditionally contrasted with the physical body (jism). In this couplet, it represents the speaker's inner self or soul that trembles and vibrates in ecstatic response to the memory of the beloved.
Etymology
Arabic (رُوح, rūḥ), cognate with concepts of breath, wind, and divine spirit.
Usage
Frequently paired with 'jism' (body) to convey the tension between sensual passion and transcendent spiritual love.
Examples
The restless soul seeks divine tranquility.
A lifeless body devoid of soul.
Synonyms
जानआत्माप्राण
Related Words
रूहानीजिस्मबे-रूह