चलियाँ

Meaning

Moved, were discharged, or struck (like weapons or spears).

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu and Hindavi poetry, this is an archaic feminine plural past-tense form of the verb 'chalna' (equivalent to modern 'chalin'). In this couplet, it denotes the eyelashes acting like spears ('barchhiyan') that have been thrust or launched toward the lover's heart. It evokes the dynamic and lethal motion of a weapon striking its target.

Etymology

Derived from Sanskrit 'calati' (to move) via Prakrit into Old Hindi/Hindavi 'chalna'.

Usage

Commonly used in early classical ghazal to portray the striking motion of metaphorical weapons like glances, arrows, or eyelashes.

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