Word Meaning
रग-हा
rag-hā
hinoun (plural)
Meaning
Veins, fibers, or internal sinews (plural).
Detailed Meaning
'Rag-hā' is the Persian plural form of 'rag', denoting veins, sinews, or mineral seams. In this couplet, it refers to the microscopic veins or striations within flint (ḵhārā) in which the dormant spark is ensnared. It serves as an allegorical image of living beings tightly constrained within the rigorous structures of life.
Etymology
Persian: 'rag' (vein, fiber) + '-hā' (plural suffix).
Usage
Frequently used in classical Persianate Urdu ghazals in the izafat construction to evoke hidden depths, pain, or organic entrapment.
Examples
rag-hā-e-sang (veins of stone)
rag-hā-e-dil (veins of the heart)
Synonyms
रगेंनसेंउरूक़
Related Words
रगरग-ए-जाँरग-ओ-पै