Word Meaning
बाँध
bāndh
Meaning
To tie, bind, or fasten together; imperative command 'tie' or 'bind'.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'bāndh' is an imperative form of the verb 'bāndhnā' (to tie or fasten). It expresses an urgent plea to tie one hem (dāman) to another, symbolizing intimate closeness and shared sorrow. The poet asks the raincloud to bind hems together rather than weeping at a distant remove.
Etymology
Sanskrit बन्ध् (bandh) / बन्धन (bandhana) via Prakrit बन्धइ (bandhai) into Hindi/Urdu.
Usage
In classical ghazal, tying or binding (bāndhnā) frequently appears in idioms like 'dāman bāndhnā' (alliance/attachment), 'āsbāndhnā' (building hope), or 'mazmūn bāndhnā' (crafting a poetic theme).
Examples
Tie your veil to mine so no separation remains.
Do not tie your hopes to the fleeting wind.