Meaning of
ruswaai
रुस्वाई • رسوائی
English
disgrace; infamy
Hindi
अपमान; बदनामी
Urdu
رسوائی; بدنامی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
apni ruswaai chhupaoonga chala jaaunga
aankh men ashk na laaunga chala jaaunga
8
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
tujhko socha to pata ho gaya ruswaai ko
maine mahfooz samajh rakha tha tanhaaii ko
45
kaise kah doon ki mujhe chhod diya hai usne
baat to sach hai magar baat hai ruswaai ki
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 ke izhaar men har-chand ruswaai to hai
par karoon kya ab tabeeyat aap par aayi to hai
25
ishq hamaari barbaa
dii ko dil se duaaein deta hai
hamse pahle itnaa raushan naam na tha ruswaai ka
16
khataayein dono kii yaksaan thii par ta'ajjub hai
kisi ko daad mili aur kisi ko ruswaai
12
apni ruswaai chhupaoonga chala jaaunga
aankh men ashk na laaunga chala jaaunga
8
kyuuñ likhoon zulfo-lab-o-rukhsaar pe nag
men bahut
pyaar kii pahli nazar ruswaaiyaan hi kyuuñ likhoon
75
Nuance
The word 'ruswaai' carries a heavy weight of public shame and dishonor. In poetry, it often delves into the pain of lost reputation and the societal judgment that accompanies it.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'ruswaai' to explore themes of shame, societal pressure, and the fragility of honor.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'ruswaai' serves as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between honor and disgrace.