Word Meaning
उठीं
uṭhīṁ
hiverb
Meaning
Might rise, awaken, or be resurrected (subjunctive/inflected form of to rise).
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, the verb conveys an optative desire to rise or be resurrected on the Day of Judgement among the sinners. The poet hopes to be included among wrongdoers so as to qualify for divine mercy and compassion. It denotes the act of rising, awakening, or being brought forth before God.
Etymology
Sanskrit उत्तिष्ठति (uttiṣṭhati) through Prakrit uṭṭhaï into Hindustani उठना (uṭhnā).
Usage
In ghazal poetry, this verb often evokes the resurrection on the Day of Judgment (hashr) or the sudden stirring of a commotion (fitna).
Examples
May we rise with the fragrance of the dawn
When the lovers rise from the dust of love
Synonyms
जागेंखड़े होंबदार हों
Related Words
उठनाउठानाउठान