Word Meaning
रवा
rawa
hiadjective
Meaning
Flowing, in motion, ongoing, continuous, or permissible.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and classical Urdu, 'rawa' literally describes something flowing, proceeding, or being in motion. In this couplet by Ghalib, it carries the sense of a halted endeavor failing to resume or flow smoothly ('kaam rawa na hua'). It often contrasts stillness or obstruction with movement and progress.
Etymology
Persian (from 'raftan', to go/flow).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'rawa' frequently denotes movement, fluency of speech or life, and sometimes moral or legal permissibility.
Examples
The stream of tears remained continually flowing.
The stalled work did not progress any further.
Synonyms
जारीचालूगतिमान
Related Words
रवानीरवाँ