खुलतीं

Meaning

Had opened or would open; expressing regret (wished they had not opened).

Detailed Meaning

This is the feminine plural past conditional form of the intransitive verb 'khulnā' (to open), agreeing with the grammatical gender of 'āṅkheṅ' (eyes). In this couplet, it combines with the optative particle 'kāsh' to convey deep existential regret, longing that the eyes had never opened from the peaceful dream of non-existence into the travails of mortal life.

Etymology

Derived from Old Indo-Aryan / Sanskrit root 'खुल्ल' (khulla) or Prakrit roots related to opening or loosening, evolving into Hindi/Urdu 'खुलना / کھلنا'.

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, the opening of eyes often marks a harsh awakening from blissful oblivion into the torment of consciousness.

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