Word Meaning
खोल
khol
Meaning
To open, uncover, untie, or expand freely.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning to open or untie, the word here appears in the idiomatic expression 'dil khol ke' (with an open heart or without restraint). In this verse, it conveys boundless poetic generosity and uninhibited creative power, where the lover fulfills the beloved's wish without any hesitation or limit. It highlights a state of being unrestrained and utterly generous.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'खुल्ल' (khulla) or Prakrit roots leading to Old Hindi/Hindustani 'खोलना' (kholnā).
Usage
In classical ghazals, 'khol' frequently forms idioms like 'dil khol ke' (open-heartedly) or evokes the literal unveiling of knots, secrets, and garments.
Examples
Dil khol ke rona (weeping without restraint)
Band-e-qaba kholna (unfastening the ties of the robe)