उलझते

Meaning

Getting entangled, caught, snagged, or intertwined.

Detailed Meaning

Here, it denotes the feet of birds becoming physically trapped or intertwined in the dense proliferation of flowers and vines even while in mid-flight. Poetically, it conveys the overwhelming abundance and intoxicating density of spring's blossom. It suggests being helplessly ensnared by beauty.

Etymology

From the Indo-Aryan root; related to Prakrit ullajjh- and Sanskrit उद्- (ud-) + लग्न (lagna), meaning to be attached or entangled.

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, it is frequently used for hearts or desires becoming ensnared in the beloved's long, curling locks (zulf/gesu).

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