Word Meaning
दिला
dilā
Meaning
Caused to give; bestowed, granted, or made to receive.
Detailed Meaning
In poetry, 'dilā' is the past/conjunctive stem of the causative verb 'dilānā' (to cause to give or bestow), here used in the compound verbal construction 'dilā diyā'. In this couplet, it describes how fate (qazā) deliberately apportioned or granted a broken heart to the poet. It captures a sense of tragic irony where destiny allots suffering rather than whole or sound things.
Etymology
From the Sanskrit root 'dā' (to give), through Prakrit into Hindustani 'denā', with the causative extension forming 'dilānā'.
Usage
Commonly paired with auxiliary verbs like 'diyā' to signify destiny, God, or the beloved conferring either suffering or favour upon the lover.
Examples
fate bestowed grief upon us
granted him relief after long trials