बाँधते

Meaning

Bind, tie, fasten, or establish a pact or pledge.

Detailed Meaning

Here, it forms part of the compound idiom 'paimaan-e-wafa baandhna', which means to forge or seal a covenant of fidelity. It signifies making a solemn pledge or commitment. In this verse, Ghalib marvels that the seemingly naive yet clever beloveds make promises of loyalty that they may not keep.

Etymology

From Sanskrit बन्धन (bandhana) / बन्ध् (bandh, to bind), evolving through Prakrit into Hindustani बाँधना (bāndhnā).

Usage

In classical ghazal, it frequently collocates with words like 'पैमान' (pledge), 'मज़मून' (poetic conceit), or 'आस' (hope) to denote crafting, establishing, or sustaining an idea or bond.

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