Word Meaning
सोज़
soz
Meaning
Burning, heat, intense passion, or deep sorrow.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning burning, heat, or inflammation, in Urdu and Persian poetry it signifies the burning warmth of passion, intense spiritual longing, or poignant grief. In this couplet, it appears in the construct 'soz-e-aarzoo' (burning of desire), referring to the fervent spark of yearning that remains unignited in the heart of the sanctuary. It stands for the vital, restless fire needed to animate life and devotion.
Etymology
Persian (سوز), from the present stem of the verb 'sōkhtan' (سوختن), meaning 'to burn'.
Usage
Frequently paired with 'गुदाज़' (gudāz) as 'सोज़-ओ-गुदाज़' to depict the poignant, melting intensity of heartfelt grief or passionate love in the ghazal.
Examples
The inner burning of an impassioned heart
The fire and melting tenderness of separation