निभने

Meaning

To endure, last, hold out, or be sustained.

Detailed Meaning

In Urdu poetics, the infinitive 'nibhna' conveys the act of sustaining a relationship, bearing a burden, or seeing a difficult task through to the end. In this couplet, 'ek nibhne ka nahin' suggests that not even a single tear or sorrow can hold out or bear its own weight up to the eyelashes. It emphasizes the unbearable magnitude and collective weight of grief.

Etymology

Sanskrit निर्वहण (nirvahaṇa, 'carrying out, completion') through Prakrit into Hindustani निभना / نبھنا.

Usage

Commonly employed in classical ghazal to portray the impossibility of sustaining life, fidelity, or patience amid overwhelming sorrow.

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