Word Meaning
कहियेगा
kahiyega
Meaning
Please say, tell, or convey (a polite request or imperative).
Detailed Meaning
A polite, deferential future imperative form of the verb 'kahna' (to say or tell). In classical poetry, it is frequently used to address a messenger (qasid) or confidant with delicate instructions on how to approach the beloved. In this couplet, it gently directs the intermediary to recount the tragic tale of Majnun as a veil for the speaker's own sorrow.
Etymology
Hindustani verb root 'kahna' (derived from Sanskrit 'kathayati' meaning to tell/narrate) combined with the honorific polite future suffix '-iye-gā'.
Usage
In the ghazal, it is a quintessential polite imperative used when addressing messengers or the beloved with high deference and courtesy.
Examples
Tell him with utmost care when you meet him.
Do convey my silent respects to the beloved.