Word Meaning
बैठी
baithī
Meaning
Struck deeply; penetrated or sank into the flesh (of a blade).
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu idiom, the verb 'baithnā' paired with a bladed weapon ('tegh baithnā') means for a sword to strike deeply and penetrate to the hilt. In this couplet, it describes the beloved's blade sinking ruthlessly into the lover's chest and entirely consuming him. It captures both lethal devastation and the lover's willing submission to wounds of passion.
Etymology
Sanskrit उपविशति (upaviśati) through Prakrit बइठइ (baïṭhaï) into Hindi/Urdu बैठना (baiṭhnā).
Usage
In classical poetry, when used with weapons like 'tegh' or 'khanjar', the verb denotes striking home and inflicting a mortal or deeply penetrating wound.
Examples
The tyrant's blade sank deep into the heart.
The blow was so true that the dagger struck to the hilt.