Meaning of
ruswa
रुसवा • رسوا
English
disgraced; dishonored
Hindi
बदनाम; अपमानित
Urdu
بدنام; ذلیل
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ishq hamaari barbaa
dii ko dil se duaaein deta hai
hamse pahle itnaa raushan naam na tha ruswaai ka
16
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
ishq ke izhaar men har-chand ruswaai to hai
par karoon kya ab tabeeyat aap par aayi to hai
25
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
kyuuñ likhoon zulfo-lab-o-rukhsaar pe nag
men bahut
pyaar kii pahli nazar ruswaaiyaan hi kyuuñ likhoon
75
Nuance
Ruswa evokes a sense of public shame and loss of dignity. In poetry, it often captures the pain of being exposed or humiliated, where one's inner turmoil is laid bare for the world to see.
Poetic Usage
Poets use ruswa to explore themes of betrayal and societal judgment. It contrasts with words of honor and respect, highlighting the fall from grace. Often used to depict a lover's lament or a hero's downfall.
Closing Insight
Ruswa carries the weight of lost honor, a poignant reminder of the fragility of reputation.