Word Meaning
दिखाएँ
dikhā'eñ
Meaning
May show, would show, let (us) demonstrate or reveal.
Detailed Meaning
'Dikhā'eñ' is the first-person plural subjunctive or potential form of the causative verb 'dikhānā' (to show or display). In this verse, the poet uses it conditionally to express that he would exhibit the extremes of passionate madness matching or surpassing Majnun's legendary state, were he free from his concealed inner torments.
Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit root 'dṛś' (to see), through Prakrit 'dikkha-', evolving into Hindi/Urdu causative 'dikhānā'.
Usage
In classical ghazal, this subjunctive verb often introduces a hypothetical boast or passionate longing to reveal inner grief or love's reality to the beloved.
Examples
Were we to show you the wound in our chest...
Come, so that we may show you the wonders of love.