Word Meaning
खींचने
kheenchne
Meaning
To endure, bear, suffer, or draw (sorrow or pain).
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Hindustani poetry, the verb 'kheenchne' (the oblique infinitive form of 'kheenchna') frequently pairs with nouns of suffering such as 'gham' (sorrow), 'ranj' (grief), or 'sitam' (tyranny) to convey bearing or enduring immense emotional torment. In this verse, 'gham kheenchne' refers to the heavy physical and emotional exertion required to withstand life's agonies. The poet laments that he has neither the heart's endurance nor the bodily strength left to endure such distress.
Etymology
Derived from Prakrit 'khiñcai', traced back to the Sanskrit root 'kṛṣ' (to draw, pull, or drag).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'gham kheenchna' parallels the Persian compound 'gham-kasheedan', idiomatic for patiently shouldering the persistent weight of grief.
Examples
Kheenchte hain ranj-o-alam shaam-o-sahar
Gham-e-rozgar kheenchne ka hausla