Word Meaning
लुटता
luTta
hiverb
Meaning
Had (one) not been plundered, robbed, or stripped of possessions.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'लुटता' refers to being plundered, stripped of belongings, or emotionally devastated. In this couplet by Ghalib, it carries a paradoxical tone of relief, where the speaker suggests that being robbed in broad daylight removed all future fear of theft, allowing deep and untroubled sleep.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'लुण्टति' (luṇṭhati, meaning plunders or robs), through Prakrit into Hindustani.
Usage
Commonly used in the ghazal to depict the loss of heart, patience, or faith at the hands of the beloved or fate.
Examples
Had the caravan not been plundered on the road
A heart that is plundered in the alley of love
Synonyms
छिननाताराज होनाबरबाद होना
Related Words
लूटलुटेरारहज़नकारवाँ