Word Meaning
लुटा
luta
hiverb
Meaning
Plundered, robbed, looted, or lost along the way.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'लुटा' denotes being stripped of one's belongings, heart, or life's vital essence. In this couplet by Mir, it signifies the inevitable dispossession that every traveler endures during the journey through the world. The plunder represents existential decay and mortality.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'लुण्ट्' (luṇṭ, to rob/plunder) via Prakrit into Hindi/Urdu 'लुटना'.
Usage
Commonly used in ghazals to describe the loss of peace, heart, or worldly goods to love or fate.
Examples
Dil bhi luta mataa-e-sukoon ke saath
Carvaan jab luta to kya rona
Synonyms
छिनाताराज हुआबरबाद हुआ
Related Words
लूटलुटेरालुटाना