Word Meaning
तका
takā
Meaning
Looked at; gazed intently or stared, often with expectation or astonishment.
Detailed Meaning
A form of the verb 'taknā' signifying to stare, watch, or gaze intently. In this couplet, it functions as part of the continuous idiom 'munh takā kare hai' (keeps staring at everyone's face), depicting the mirror's helpless, astonished gaze upon all who pass before it. It conveys a state of perpetual bewilderment and longing curiosity.
Etymology
Derived from Prakrit 'तक्कइ' (takkai) / Sanskrit 'तर्क' (tarka - observation, reflection), evolving into Hindustani 'तकना'.
Usage
Commonly employed in Urdu ghazal within the idiom 'munh taknā' to illustrate speechless awe, helplessness, or unfulfilled expectation.
Examples
To keep gazing at someone's face in wonder
To watch the road endlessly in waiting