Word Meaning

बहाओ

bahāo

hinoun

Meaning

Flow, current, stream, or course of a liquid.

Detailed Meaning

Refers to the motion, rush, or continuous flow of a liquid such as water, tears, or blood. In the given couplet, it describes the internal surge or diversion of blood rushing toward the heart after holding back bloody tears. It metaphorically conveys intense inner torment and emotional pressure caused by suppressing one's grief.

Etymology

Sanskrit 'वहति' (vahati) / Prakrit through Hindi-Urdu verb 'बहना' (bahnā), noun form derived from root 'बहा-' with suffix '-आव' / '-आओ'.

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, it is frequently employed to evoke the overwhelming surge of tears, flood of passion, or the rush of blood caused by longing and grief.

Examples

Dariya ka tez bahao sab tinke baha le gaya.

Aankhon se ashkon ka bahao tham na saka.

Synonyms

प्रवाहधारारवानी

Related Words

बहनाबहानाबहाव
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