Word Meaning
बहें
bahein
hiverb
Meaning
To flow or stream; used here in an archaic form meaning 'they flow'.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu, 'बहें हैं' is an archaic present tense construction equivalent to modern 'बहती हैं' (they flow). In this couplet, it describes streams of tears pouring incessantly from the lover's eyes upon recalling the beloved's tall, cypress-like stature. The verb emphasizes the overwhelming, river-like outpouring of grief.
Etymology
Sanskrit वहति (vahati) through Prakrit वहइ (vahai) into Hindustani बहना (bahnā).
Usage
The auxiliary formation 'बहें हैं' represents typical 18th-century Delhi idiom (Mir, Sauda), equivalent to modern 'बहती हैं'.
Examples
Tears flow continuously through the sleepless night.
Streams of sorrow flow from wounded eyes.
Synonyms
गिरनारिसनाजारी होना
Related Words
बहनाबहावजूए-ए-अश्करवाँ