Word Meaning
बंध
bandh
hiverb
Meaning
To be tied, fastened, formed, or caught in an ongoing state.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'bandh' serves as the verbal stem of 'bandhna' (بندھنا) in the continuous construction 'bandh rahi hai'. It evokes the figurative gathering of momentum, mood, or air around the beloved's comb and tresses. It implies being ensnared, drawn together, or held captive by beauty.
Etymology
Sanskrit बन्ध (bandha) / बन्धन (bandhana) via Prakrit into Hindi and Urdu.
Usage
In classical ghazal, it often appears in idioms like 'samaa bandhna' or 'rang bandhna' to denote the captivating emergence of an atmosphere or attachment.
Examples
A silence seemed to gather across the quiet garden.
A thread of yearning remained bound to every breath.
Synonyms
जुड़नासिमटनाउलझना
Related Words
बंधनबंदिशबंद