Word Meaning
खोई
khoi
hiverb
Meaning
Lost, forfeited, sacrificed, or squandered.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'khoi' is part of the idiom 'jaan khoi', signifying the surrender or loss of one's life in utter helplessness. It conveys profound tragedy and self-effacement within the beloved's indifferent gathering. Classical poets often use this verb with 'jaan' (life) or 'dil' (heart) to portray the ultimate sacrifice of the lover.
Etymology
Sanskrit क्षय (kṣaya, destruction/loss) -> Prakrit खोवइ (khovai) -> Hindustani खोना (khona).
Usage
Commonly paired with 'dil' (heart) or 'jaan' (life) in ghazals to express irreversible emotional or physical sacrifice.
Examples
To have lost one's heart in love
Gave up life in the desert of longing
Synonyms
गँवाईबहा दीत्यागी
Related Words
खोनाखो जानागुमशुदगी