Word Meaning
सोच
soch
hinoun
Meaning
Thought, reflection, contemplation, or anxiety; also an imperative meaning 'think'.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'soch' denotes reflection, deliberation, deep contemplation, or an anxious brood. In this couplet by Ghalib, it functions either as an imperative urging self-reflection ('think, ponder!') or as a noun questioning the value of excessive thought and hesitation when faced with folly.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'शौच' / Prakrit 'सोच्च' via Old Hindi/Bhasha.
Usage
In ghazal, 'soch' frequently appears in contrasts between contemplation and passion, or as advice against overthinking worldly sorrow.
Examples
Thinking over life's transient grief brings nothing but sorrow.
Do not brood over lost companions and departed times.
Synonyms
फ़िक्रग़ौरतअम्मुलध्यान
Related Words
सोचनासोच-विचारबे-सोचे