Word Meaning
ताड़ा
tāṛā
Meaning
Perceived, spotted, or recognized intently through a keen glance.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Hindustani idiom, 'tāṛnā' means to size someone up, notice secretly, or perceive hidden intentions. In this couplet, it describes the beloved discerning and acknowledging her lover across a crowded gathering despite her apparent drunken ecstasy. The word highlights how her ostensibly carefree and drowsy eyes were remarkably alert and discerning.
Etymology
Hindustani verb derived from Prakrit/Sanskrit roots related to striking or sharp observation (perceiving/grasping an intent).
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it evokes the subtle, clandestine exchange of gazes between lovers in a crowded assembly.
Examples
She recognized her secret admirer in the crowd with a swift glance.
His sharp eye immediately discerned the hidden truth.