Word Meaning
उठाया
uṭhāyā
hiverb
Meaning
Raised, lifted; in idiom with 'hath', withdrew or gave up.
Detailed Meaning
The verb 'uṭhāyā' literally means 'lifted' or 'raised'. In this couplet, it functions within the established idiom 'hāth uṭhānā' (to withdraw one's hand), indicating that the lover ceased tearing his collar in frenzy to turn his passion toward the wider desert. It signifies relinquishing one state of madness for an even vaster expanse of grief.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'उत्थापयति' (utthāpayati - causes to stand/arise), via Prakrit into Hindustani 'उठाना' (uṭhānā).
Usage
Frequently paired with 'hāth' (to abandon/surrender) or 'parda' (to unveil) in classical Urdu ghazals.
Examples
withdrew his hand from hope
raised the veil from the face
Synonyms
बुलंद कियाऊपर कियाखींच लिया
Related Words
उठानाहाथ उठानाउठाव