Word Meaning
फूट
phoot
Meaning
Bursting forth suddenly; gushing out uncontrollably, especially tears or water.
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, 'phoot' combines with 'baha' to denote an uncontrollable, explosive surge of weeping before the moist cloud. It evokes the sensation of grief breaking all barriers, causing tears to burst forth in heavy torrents. The outpouring of tears is envisioned not merely as sorrow, but as a divine mercy answering the cloud.
Etymology
From Sanskrit स्फुटति (sphuṭati, 'to burst open, split') through Prakrit फुट्टइ (phuṭṭaï).
Usage
In classical poetry, 'phoot' is often compounded with verbs of motion or weeping to convey the utter collapse of emotional restraint.
Examples
Tears burst forth from the eyes like an unrestrained flood.
The hidden spring of sorrow gushed out from the heart.