Word Meaning
दिलाया
dilāyā
Meaning
Reminded, caused to remember, or caused to receive.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'दिलाया' (dilāyā) functions as the past tense masculine singular of the causative verb 'दिलाना' (dilānā). In the context of this couplet, it joins with 'याद' (memory) to form the compound verb 'याद दिलाया' (yaad dilāyā), meaning 'reminded' or 'revived the memory of'. The speaker boasts that their own intense suffering and wanderings in love revived the legendary tales of archetype lovers like Majnun (Qais) and Farhad.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'दा' (dā, to give) evolving via Prakrit into Hindustani 'देना' (denā), with the causative stem 'दिलाना' (dilānā).
Usage
Frequently occurs alongside nouns like 'याद' (memory) or 'यक़ीन' (faith) to form evocative compound verbs in ghazals.
Examples
Reminded the heart of the forgotten promise.
Evoked again the old pain of parting.