Word Meaning
छोड़
chhoṛ
hiverb
Meaning
To abandon, let go, relinquish, or give up.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu and Hindi poetry, 'chhoṛ' functions as an imperative or verbal stem signifying the act of relinquishing, forsaking, or letting go. In this couplet, it appears in a negative imperative urging the lover never to abandon contemplating the beloved's serpentine curls. It reflects the poet's insistence on persevering in passion despite inherent danger.
Etymology
Sanskrit छोटयति (choṭayati) through Prakrit छुड्डइ (chuḍḍaï) into Hindustani छोड़ना (chhoṛnā).
Usage
Frequently employed in negative imperatives with 'न' or 'मत' to urge unwavering loyalty to love or grief.
Examples
Do not let go of the skirt of hope.
How can I abandon the lane of the beloved?
Synonyms
त्यागतर्क करहटा
Related Words
छोड़नाछुड़ानाछूट