Word Meaning
पीता
peeta
Meaning
Drinks; imbibes; consuming a liquid.
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, 'peeta' represents the masculine present tense form of the verb 'peena' (to drink). It forms part of the idiom 'paanv dho ke peena' (to drink the washings of someone's feet), an extreme expression of humility, devotion, and reverence towards Amir Khusrau. By drinking this water, the poet attributes the sweetness and mastery of his own poetry to the blessings of the master.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'पिबति' (pibati) / 'पान' (pāna) through Prakrit 'पिअइ' (piai) to Old Hindi / Urdu 'पीना' (pīnā).
Usage
Commonly appears in Urdu poetry in the context of drinking wine (sharab-noshi) or metaphorical grief, as well as in devotional idioms of servitude.
Examples
I drink whatever sorrow is poured for me.
He drinks from the cup of remembrance.