Word Meaning
क्योंकि
kyonki
Meaning
Because; since; for the reason that.
Detailed Meaning
A causal conjunction used to introduce an explanation, reason, or philosophical justification. In this couplet, it introduces the paradoxical insight that a broken mirror holds supreme value in the eyes of the Creator. It connects the advice against protecting the mirror to the profound spiritual purpose behind heartbreak.
Etymology
Derived from Hindi/Urdu interrogative 'क्यों' (from Sanskrit 'किम्' / Prakrit 'किं') suffixed with the Persian enclitic conjunction 'کہ' (ke).
Usage
Widely employed in contemplative poetry to introduce a philosophical or mystical premise that resolves an apparent paradox.
Examples
Do not complain, because such is the way of the world.
We stayed quiet because the pain had crossed all limits.