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gawa: lost

Description of gawa: 'Gawa' is an Urdu word meaning a deep well or abyss, often evoking vast depth or profound emotion. Unlike shallow pits that hold mere water, gawa plunges into fathomless darkness, symbolizing the unknown. Differs from 'kuaan,' a common well for daily use, as gawa implies ancient, perilous chasms in folklore. In Urdu poetry, it metaphorically depicts lovers' hearts as gawa, endlessly yearning for the beloved.

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key woh aisa muskuraaye hum hosh gawa baithe

abhi hum hosh mein aane waale the

woh phir muskuraa baithe

she smiled in such a way

i lost my consciousness

as i was about to gain my senses

she smiled again

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muskuraa (4)

smile

gawa (1)

lost

hosh (f) (8)

consciousness

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