Word Meaning
लोगों
logon
hinoun (masculine plural oblique
Meaning
People, folk, or humanity (plural oblique form).
Detailed Meaning
'लोगों' is the plural oblique form of 'लोग', denoting people, folk, or the populace. In this couplet, it refers to worldly observers or fellow humans whose hardened hearts God has begun turning favorably toward the speaker. The lover entreats his own laments to work further upon these hearts.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'लोक' (loka, meaning world, people, realm) through Prakrit into Hindustani.
Usage
In classical ghazal, 'log' or 'logon' routinely signifies the unfeeling public, society, or bystanders distinct from the suffering lover.
Examples
Who would now listen to the plight of sorrowful people?
Do not expect faithfulness from the people of this town.
Synonyms
आदमियोंइंसानोंअवामख़ल्क़
Related Words
लोगदुनियाख़लक़तबंदे