Word Meaning
छोड़ा
chhoṛā
Meaning
Left, abandoned, or relinquished; ceased from doing.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu idiom, the past participle 'छोड़ा' combines with 'चाहिए' to form an archaic passive construction equivalent to modern 'छोड़ देना चाहिए' (ought to be relinquished). In this couplet, it urges the beloved to abandon the practice of hiding their face from the lover. It conveys the dropping of an artifice or pretext of estrangement.
Etymology
From Prakrit 'chhuṭṭa' derived from Sanskrit 'kṣubdh-' or 'choṭayati' (to split, cast off, release).
Usage
In classical poetry, pairing a past participle with 'चाहिए' (e.g., 'छोड़ा चाहिए' or 'देखा चाहिए') was standard idiom to express advice or moral imperative.
Examples
Estrangement from friends ought to be given up.
This habit of hiding your face should be abandoned.