Word Meaning
डरे
dare
Meaning
Should fear; to be afraid or apprehensive.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'dare' is the third-person subjunctive/habitual form of the verb 'darna' (to fear), posed rhetorically as 'why should he fear?'. The poet asserts that his killer need not fear the consequences or guilt of murder, because all his blood has already flowed out drop by drop through weeping eyes throughout his life. It reflects the theme of blamelessness for the beloved and lifelong self-consumption by the lover.
Etymology
Sanskrit दर (dara, fear) / प्राकृत डरइ (ḍaraï) through Hindustani डरना (darnā).
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal poetry to question or depict terror regarding the beloved's tyranny, rival's jealousy, or divine judgment.
Examples
Why should the innocent heart fear the world?
Let him who harbors guilt tremble and fear.