Word Meaning
उठाने
uthaane
hiverb
Meaning
To bear, endure, or sustain; to lift or carry.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, the verb refers to enduring or bearing the wounds and strikes of the beloved upon one's chest. Beyond literal lifting, it idiomatically denotes voluntarily suffering hardships or sustaining pain for love. It underscores the lover's limitless fortitude and willingness to sacrifice.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'उत्थापयति' (utthāpayati, to cause to rise) via Prakrit to Hindustani 'उठाना' (uthānā).
Usage
Commonly paired with nouns like 'ज़ख़्म' (wound), 'सदमा' (grief), or 'नाज़' (whims/coquetry) to signify undergoing pain or indulging the beloved.
Examples
To endure the wounds of love
To bear the coquetry of the beloved
Synonyms
झेलनासहनाबर्दाश्त करना
Related Words
उठानाउठनाबोझसहन