जानी

Meaning

Was understood, recognized, or appreciated (feminine past tense of 'to know').

Detailed Meaning

In this couplet, 'jānī' is the past-tense feminine form of the verb 'jānnā' (to know or evaluate), agreeing with the feminine noun 'qadr' (worth/value). It expresses the speaker's tragic failure to recognize or esteem the true radiance of the beloved or heart, likened to a luminous gem. In classical poetry, such verbs often denote realization, discernment, and belated appraisal.

Etymology

Sanskrit 'जानाति' (jānāti, to know) via Prakrit 'जाणइ' (jāṇaï) into Hindi/Urdu 'जानना' (jānnā).

Usage

In classical ghazal, it commonly forms past-tense constructions paired with feminine nouns like 'qadr' or 'haqīqat' to express missed worth or regret.

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