Word Meaning
रवाँ
rawāñ
hiadjective
Meaning
Flowing, moving, sailing, running smoothly, or in motion.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and Urdu poetry, 'rawāñ' describes something in fluid, effortless motion, such as water, breath, or a traveler. In this couplet, it conveys the impossible image of a ship sailing or gliding smoothly across a mirage. It symbolizes an unreal or magical movement defying reality.
Etymology
Persian 'ravān' (from the root 'raftan', meaning to go or proceed).
Usage
Commonly paired with tears (अश्क-ए-रवाँ), flowing water, or the continuous passage of life and breath in classical ghazals.
Examples
A continuous stream of tears flows from the eyes.
The caravan set out upon the long journey.
Synonyms
जारीगतिमानप्रवाहमानचलता
Related Words
रवानीरवानारफ़्तार