Word Meaning
राह-रौ
raah-rau
hinoun
Meaning
A traveler, wayfarer, or one who walks along a path.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'raah-rau' refers to a traveler or seeker traversing a difficult road, often the metaphorical path of love or mysticism. In this couplet, it denotes the dedicated lover who embarks on the perilous path of love ('tariq-e-ishq') and meets their end along it.
Etymology
Persian compound of 'rāh' (path, way) and 'rau' (goer, from the verb 'raftan', to go).
Usage
In ghazals, 'raah-rau' commonly symbolizes the sincere lover or spiritual seeker facing trial and exhaustion on an arduous path.
Examples
When a tired wayfarer sat down in the shade
Let the traveler never forget the destination
Synonyms
मुसाफ़िरराहीपथिकसालिक
Related Words
राहमंज़िलकारवाँरहबर