Word Meaning
खोलना
kholna
hiverb
Meaning
To open, unseal, reveal, or untie.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'kholna' refers specifically to unsealing or opening the beloved's sealed correspondence (nāmah). It marks a moment of intense anticipation, carrying both physical and emotional resonance as the lover prepares to read the missive.
Etymology
Sanskrit मूल 'खुल्ल' (khulla - opened) से प्राकृत 'खोलइ' होते हुए हिन्दवी/उर्दू 'کھولنا'।
Usage
In classical ghazal, it is frequently paired with opening letters, unravelling knots of grief, or disclosing hidden secrets.
Examples
To unseal the lover's hidden scroll.
To reveal the secret kept within the heart.
Synonyms
वा करनाउघाड़नाफ़ाश करना
Related Words
खुलनाखुलासाखोल