Word Meaning
खड़ी
khaṛī
hiadjective
Meaning
Standing, placed upright, erect (feminine singular).
Detailed Meaning
Feminine past participle or adjective indicating being in an upright or standing position. In this couplet, it vividly describes the candle (shama) personified as standing vigil over the lover's head throughout the night. It highlights the sustained, sorrowful posture of mourning by shedding tears of hot wax.
Etymology
Middle Indo-Aryan (Prakrit *खड्ड / Sauraseni Prakrit), ultimately from Old Indo-Aryan origins meaning erect or firm.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, standing is often personified through the candle (shama) or beloved to evoke enduring vigils and sorrow.
Examples
She stood at the doorstep waiting.
The candle stood burning all night long.
Synonyms
इस्तादाक़ायममौजूद
Related Words
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