बख़्शते

Meaning

Granting, bestowing, imparting, or giving.

Detailed Meaning

A masculine plural or respectful present-habitual form of the verb 'bakhshna', meaning to bestow, confer, or impart. In classical Urdu poetry, it usually implies bestowing an abstract grace, such as life, joy, or forgiveness. In this couplet, it describes how the beloved's lips now impart or bestow far less delight and vitality than before.

Etymology

Derived from Persian 'bakhshīdan' (بخشیدن), meaning to bestow, give, grant, or pardon.

Usage

Frequently paired with abstract nouns like 'फ़रहत' (joy) or 'ज़िंदगी' (life) to indicate bestowal by the beloved or by fate.

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