रऊनत

Meaning

Haughtiness, arrogance, pride, or disdainful vanity.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetics, 'ra'unat' denotes haughty aloofness, excessive pride, or disdainful arrogance. In this couplet, it portrays the beloved's sharply dismissive demeanor in rejecting the lover's claim, scoffing that they are not a houri to be won so easily. It underscores the unyielding and superior attitude characteristic of the traditional beloved.

Etymology

From Arabic رُعُونَة (ru'ūnah), meaning levity, foolish pride, or haughtiness.

Usage

Commonly employed in the ghazal tradition to evoke the arrogant aloofness and cruel pride of the beloved.

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