Word Meaning
पाएँ
pāeñ
hiverb
Meaning
Obtained, found, or received; archaic plural past participle form of 'pānā'.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Rekhta idiom, this archaic nasalized form functions as the past participle of 'pānā' agreeing with a plural object. In this couplet, it conveys having finally attained precious rubies—an allegorical reference to the beloved's lips—at the heavy cost of repeatedly losing one's own heart and life.
Etymology
Sanskrit प्राप् (prāp) -> Prakrit पावइ (pāvaï) -> Hindi/Urdu पाना (pānā).
Usage
Frequently found in early Rekhta poetry (such as Mir's era) where past participles carry an archaic nasalization for plural concordance or metrical balance.
Examples
Losing life and heart, what precious gems we have found.
In this lane of love, only wounds of longing have we found.
Synonyms
पाएहासिल किएप्राप्त किए
Related Words
पानापायापावे