Meaning of
ratjago
रतजगो • رتجگو
English
night vigil; staying awake all night
Hindi
रात भर जागना; जागरण
Urdu
رات بھر جاگنا; جاگنا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
jal kar ke raakh ho ga.e hain KHvaab sab mere
aankhoñ men ratjagon ke siva kuchh nahin bacha
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hamaare naam se saaqi sabhi ko may pila dena
sitaare ratjagon ke hain thake-haare zamaane se
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jal kar ke raakh ho ga.e hain KHvaab sab mere
aankhoñ men ratjagon ke siva kuchh nahin bacha
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hamaare naam se saaqi sabhi ko may pila dena
sitaare ratjagon ke hain thake-haare zamaane se
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Nuance
The original sense of 'ratjago' is simply staying awake through the night, often for a specific purpose or vigil. In poetry, this word evokes the quiet solitude of night, the introspection that comes with sleepless hours, and the emotional weight of waiting or longing.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ratjago' to convey themes of longing, unfulfilled desires, or the passage of time in solitude. It can symbolize a night of reflection or emotional turmoil.
Closing Insight
In the quiet hours of the night, 'ratjago' becomes a canvas for the soul's deepest musings.