Word Meaning
दिखाता
dikhata
hiverb
Meaning
Shows, reveals, or causes someone to witness or experience.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'dikhata' signifies making one witness the spectacles, miseries, or wonders of life and fate. In this couplet, it conveys the myriad trials and extraordinary conditions that passion forces the lover to endure and witness. It serves as an emotional plea for the beloved to look upon this plight.
Etymology
From Sanskrit root 'दृश्' (dṛś, to see) through Prakrit 'दिक्ख' (dikkha), yielding the causative verb 'दिखाना' (dikhānā).
Usage
Commonly employed in the ghazal to introduce the unfolding spectacle (tamāshā) of affliction or mystical realization brought about by love.
Examples
Aaina humein humari hi soorat dikhata hai
Zamana har roz ek naya tamasha dikhata hai
Synonyms
दर्शातानुमायाँ करताप्रकट करता
Related Words
देखनादिखानादीदारतमाशा