Word Meaning
दिखलावे
dikhlāve
Meaning
May show, should reveal, or shows (classical subjunctive form of 'to show').
Detailed Meaning
An archaic or classical subjunctive third-person singular form of the verb 'dikhlānā' (to show). In this couplet, it expresses a conditional concession: even if the beloved chooses not to show their countenance, they might at least reveal their eyes in wrath. Classical Urdu poets often favored the older Braj-influenced '-ve' inflection over modern Hindi/Urdu '-e' or '-ye' for metrical ease and poetic flavor.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit root 'dṛś' (to see) / causative 'darśayati', evolving through Prakrit into Hindustani 'dekhnā'/'dikhlānā', with the archaic subjunctive suffix '-ve'.
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, verb forms ending in '-ve' (such as दिखलावे, आवे, जावे) were frequently used to suit the meter and reflect traditional poetic idiom.
Examples
Even if she does not show her glowing face
Should fate show such torment to the heart