Word Meaning
ज्यूँ
jyuun
hiparticle / adverb
Meaning
Like, as, in the manner of, resembling.
Detailed Meaning
An archaic or poetic particle of comparison signifying 'like', 'as', or 'resembling'. In this couplet, it introduces the simile 'ज्यूँ शम'' (like a candle), likening the bewildered, consumed state of the lover to a melting and flaming candle. Such forms, inherited from Braj and Old Hindavi, are hallmark traits of classical Rekhta poetry.
Etymology
Sanskrit यथा (yathā) through Prakrit and Old Hindavi/Braj Bhasha ज्यों (jyoñ).
Usage
A frequent connective particle in classical Rekhta poetry used to construct similes, later largely superseded by 'जैसे' and 'मानिंद'.
Examples
Just as a bud blossoms and scatters across the garden
Like the slow passing of the night of sorrow
Synonyms
ज्योंजैसेमानिंदमिसल
Related Words
त्यूँयूँत्यों