Word Meaning

पाइए

pāiye

hiverb

Meaning

To obtain, receive, or find; whatever may be gained or granted.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'pāiye' is an honorific, precative, or potential verb form derived from 'pānā' (to find, obtain, or receive). In this couplet, it carries the sense of whatever may be obtained or experienced in the beloved's path. It highlights an attitude of surrender and gratitude, where whatever comes from the beloved is welcomed warmly.

Etymology

From Sanskrit प्राप्नोति (prāpnoti) / प्राप्य (prāpya) via Prakrit पावइ (pāvai) to Hindustani पाना (pānā).

Usage

Commonly employed in classical ghazal as an impersonal, potential, or polite imperative verb ending lines or hemistichs.

Examples

Jo hijr meñ sukūn pāiye

Tujhe pāiye to har shai ko pā liyā

Synonyms

हासिल होमिलेप्राप्त हो

Related Words

पानापायापाकर
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