Word Meaning
सज़ा
sazā
hinoun
Meaning
Punishment, penalty, chastisement, or retribution.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'saza' refers to punishment or retribution endured as a consequence of an offense, frequently the audacious act of loving or gazing upon the beloved. In this couplet, it represents the penalty incurred for the boldness of laying an insolent glance on the loved one.
Etymology
Persian 'سزا' (sazā), originally meaning fit, worthy, or suitable, which evolved in Persian and Urdu to mean retribution or punishment.
Usage
Frequently invoked by the lover as an embraced ordeal or romantic consequence of daring to love.
Examples
To love without hope was my chosen punishment.
The torment of exile became the penalty for devotion.
Synonyms
दंडउक़ूबतताज़ीर
Related Words
सज़ा-वारख़तामुजरिमक़ैद