Meaning of
roosva
रूस्वा • رسوا
English
disgraced; humiliated
Hindi
बदनाम; अपमानित
Urdu
بدنام; ذلیل
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
phir kisi ajnabi par bharosa karoon
dil laga kar main ghalti dobaara karoon
zakham pichhli muhabbat ke jo bhi mile
kya main us zakham ko yuñ hi ruswa karoon
13
kyuuñ likhoon zulfo-lab-o-rukhsaar pe nag
men bahut
pyaar kii pahli nazar ruswaaiyaan hi kyuuñ likhoon
75
yuñ to ruswaai zahar hai lekin
ishq men jaan isee se padti hai
66
kaise kah doon ki mujhe chhod diya hai usne
baat to sach hai magar baat hai ruswaai ki
45
tujhko socha to pata ho gaya ruswaai ko
maine mahfooz samajh rakha tha tanhaaii ko
45
shikasta dil shab-e-gham dard ruswaai
are itnaa to chaltaa hai muhabbat men
44
apni ruswaai tire naam ka charcha dekhooñ
ik zaraa she'r kahooñ aur main kya kya dekhooñ
32
ishq jab tak na kar chuke rusva
aadmi kaam ka nahin hota
31
shauq ke haathon ai dil-e-muztar kya hona hai kya hogaa
ishq to rusva ho hi chuka hai husn bhi kya rusva hogaa
21
ishq hamaari barbaa
dii ko dil se duaaein deta hai
hamse pahle itnaa raushan naam na tha ruswaai ka
16
phir kisi ajnabi par bharosa karoon
dil laga kar main ghalti dobaara karoon
zakham pichhli muhabbat ke jo bhi mile
kya main us zakham ko yuñ hi ruswa karoon
13
kyuuñ likhoon zulfo-lab-o-rukhsaar pe nag
men bahut
pyaar kii pahli nazar ruswaaiyaan hi kyuuñ likhoon
75
Nuance
The word 'roosva' carries a weight of social and personal downfall. In its original sense, it signifies a loss of honor or respect, often in the public eye. Poetry has embraced this word to explore themes of betrayal, shame, and the fragility of reputation.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'roosva' to depict the fall from grace. It can evoke the image of a once-honored individual now shunned by society. The word contrasts with 'izzat' (honor), highlighting the transient nature of social standing.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'roosva' serves as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between honor and disgrace.