वाज़-गूँ

Meaning

Inverted, upside down, overturned, or adverse.

Detailed Meaning

Literally meaning inverted or turned upside down, the term metaphorically signifies misfortune, disappointment, or emptiness. In this couplet, 'जाम-ए-वाज़-गूँ' signifies an overturned cup from which nothing can pour, symbolizing the sky's or fate's own bankruptcy of joy.

Etymology

Persian (واژگون), composed of 'واژ' (turned, reversed) + 'گون' (resembling, manner).

Usage

Commonly invoked in classical ghazal to convey inverted destiny, the empty vault of the sky, or an upside-down wine cup.

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