बहते

Meaning

Flowing, streaming, or running continuously (referring to tears, blood, or liquid).

Detailed Meaning

In this couplet, it appears in the temporal phrase 'bahate waqt' (while flowing), describing tears of blood streaming from weeping eyes. It portrays the intense physical manifestation of heartbreak, where suffering pours forth continuously as blood. The hands are placed over the eyes to catch this flow, serving as soothing balm to the weeping wounds.

Etymology

Sanskrit 'vahati' (बहना/ले जाना) via Prakrit 'vahai' into Old Hindi/Urdu 'bahnā'.

Usage

In ghazal poetry, it commonly modifies tears (अश्क) or blood (लहू/ख़ून) to emphasize relentless lamentation and sorrow.

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