Word Meaning
देखियो
dekhiyo
hiverb
Meaning
Behold; just look; observe closely (archaic imperative).
Detailed Meaning
An archaic or classical imperative form of the verb 'dekhnā', used to draw attention with wonder, caution, or lament. In this verse, it serves as an exclamation imploring the listener to behold the destructive, burning power of the eyelashes which reduces pearls of tears to dust. It heightens the poetic pathos by directly addressing the audience.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'dṛś' (दृश्) leading to Prakrit 'dekkhai' and Old Hindustani 'dekhnā' with the archaic imperative suffix '-iyo'.
Usage
Commonly used in classical ghazal as an archaic imperative to invoke emotional urgency, wonder, or an intimate direct address.
Examples
Dekhiyo us kī taraf gar vuh idhar dekhe
Haal-e-dil dekh ke be-dard zaraa dekhiyo
Synonyms
देखोताकनानिहारना
Related Words
दीदारनिगाहनज़ारादीदा