Word Meaning
खेंचा
khaincha
Meaning
Pulled, drew, lifted up, or withdrew.
Detailed Meaning
The past tense form of 'kheenchna' (to pull or draw). In this verse, combined as the idiom 'sar khainchna' (सर खेंचना), it signifies raising one's head in aloofness, rebelling, or withdrawing oneself from attachment to the material world. It contrasts worldly rootedness with spiritual detachment rewarded by divine grace.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'kṛṣ' (to draw, pull) through Prakrit and Old Hindi / Hindavi 'kheṁcanā'.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'sar kheenchna' is often used idiomatically for defying worldly conventions, displaying pride, or withdrawing from worldly entanglement.
Examples
sar khainchna jahan se (to withdraw from worldly affairs)
kash-makash mein daaman khaincha (pulled the hem away in struggle)