लुटाता

Meaning

To squander, ruin, waste recklessly, or give away lavishly.

Detailed Meaning

In this couplet, 'lutaata' denotes the act of ruining or squandering one's household and social standing in excessive devotion. The poet expresses regret, reflecting that had he known the beloved would still label him dishonorable and nameless, he would not have impoverished or destroyed his home for love.

Etymology

From Middle Indo-Aryan, derived from Sanskrit root लुण्ट् (luṇṭ, 'to rob, plunder'), developing into Hindi/Urdu 'लूटना' (lūṭnā) and its causative 'लुटाना' (luṭānā).

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, the phrase 'ghar lutaana' frequently symbolizes complete self-effacement and the ruinous sacrifice of worldly status for romantic or spiritual absorption.

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