Word Meaning
चल
chal
hiverb (imperative)
Meaning
Come along, move, or proceed; an urgent call to come.
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, 'chal' is an imperative form used as an urgent plea meaning 'come now' or 'make haste'. The dying lover implores the faithless beloved to cast aside pride and visit immediately. It conveys intense emotional desperation at the threshold of death.
Etymology
Sanskrit चलति (calati) → Prakrit चलइ (calaï) → Hindustani चलना / चल
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, 'chal' is frequently employed as an informal, urgent imperative directed at the heart, the beloved, or a companion.
Examples
Come, for the caravan is departing.
Walk along with me toward the beloved's lane.
Synonyms
आरवाना होक़दम बढ़ा
Related Words
चलनाचलाचाल