जावें

Meaning

May go; might end up; archaic subjunctive form of 'to go'.

Detailed Meaning

An archaic or poetic subjunctive plural form of the verb 'jānā' (to go), equivalent to modern 'jāyeñ'. In this couplet, it combines with 'rah' in 'rah jaaveñ' to express the lingering dread of accidentally remaining asleep through the day of judgment. Classical poets frequently employed this older verbal ending for metric harmony and stylistic tradition.

Etymology

From Old Hindi/Shauraseni Prakrit, ultimately tracing back to Sanskrit root 'yā' (to go).

Usage

A frequent archaism in Delhi-school classical ghazal utilized to fit specific metrical feet where a long syllable is preferred over modern forms.

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