Word Meaning
खोया
khoyā
Meaning
Lost, forfeited, misplaced, or squandered.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'khoyā' (as part of the passive construct 'khoyā gayā') signifies the tragic loss or forfeiture of spiritual realization (faqīrī). It denotes an intellectual and spiritual deprivation, where humanity has squandered the profound insight of renunciation. The poet laments that through negligence, the true sovereign power inherent in spiritual detachment was forgotten.
Etymology
From Prakrit 'khovei', traced to Sanskrit 'kṣapayati' (causes to perish, squanders).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, this verb commonly conveys losing one's heart, losing control over the self, or forfeiting a priceless spiritual state.
Examples
Having lost oneself in divine contemplation
I lost the precious jewel of my youth