Word Meaning
डाला
daala
Meaning
Cast, placed, or initiated (here: engaged in dealings or relations).
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'dālā' is part of the phrasal construction 'mu'āmala ḍālnā', which means to enter into an affair, transaction, or obligation with someone. The speaker's sheer helplessness refused to entangle itself with others, avoiding dependence. While literally meaning 'cast' or 'threw', it poetically signifies initiating reliance or contact.
Etymology
Hindustani verb derived from Prakrit, tracing to Sanskrit roots associated with throwing, dropping, or tossing.
Usage
In classical poetry, it frequently pairs with nouns like 'nazar' (casting a glance) or 'kamand' (throwing a lasso) as well as abstract nouns like 'mu'āmala'.
Examples
He cast a fleeting glance toward the assembly.
My heart formed no dealings with the world.