Word Meaning
अँखड़ियाँ
ankhadiyan
Meaning
Eyes; an endearing or diminutive term for beloved, alluring eyes.
Detailed Meaning
A diminutive, colloquial Hindustani/Braj-influenced form of 'ankhein' (eyes), used endearingly. In this couplet, it appears in the idiom 'ankhadiyan ladana', meaning the flirtatious exchange of amorous glances. The speaker expresses wonder and sacrifice before the captivating charm of the beloved's gazing eyes.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'akṣi' (अक्षि, eye) through Prakrit 'akkhi', with the Indic diminutive suffix '-ṛī'.
Usage
Frequently found in Rekhta and early classical Urdu poetry to impart a tender, folk-rooted, or Braj-like sweetness to romantic descriptions.
Examples
ankhadiyan ladana (to exchange playful glances)
darshan ko taras gain ankhadiyan (the fond eyes yearned for a glimpse)