Word Meaning
अर्ना
arna
hiconjunction
Meaning
Otherwise, or else, if not.
Detailed Meaning
A poetic contraction of the Persian conjunction 'agar na' (if not), functioning identically to 'warna' or 'vagarna'. In this couplet, it sets up the contrast, indicating that courage is an indispensable condition in love, otherwise anyone could easily master the art of sweet talk.
Etymology
From Persian 'ar' (poetic contraction of 'agar', meaning if) + 'na' (not).
Usage
Used in classical ghazal primarily as a metrical alternative to 'warna' or 'vagarna'.
Examples
Keep your resolve firm, arna all effort will be lost.
Speak only the truth, arna silence is far better.
Synonyms
वरनावगर्नाअन्यथा
Related Words
अगरशर्तहौसला