Word Meaning
भेजा
bhejā
Meaning
Sent, dispatched, or conveyed (past tense of to send).
Detailed Meaning
'भेजा' is the masculine singular past tense form of the verb 'भेजना' (to send, dispatch). In this couplet, it combines with 'कह' to form the compound verb 'कह भेजा' (sent word / conveyed a message). It underlines the act of the beloved communicating deathly tidings from afar through a messenger rather than directly.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit प्रेषयति (preṣayati, 'sends / dispatches') through Middle Indo-Aryan / Prakrit into Old Hindi/Hindustani भेजना (bhejnā).
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, verbal constructions like 'कह भेजा' or 'लिख भेजा' are standard idioms for communicating longingly or cruelly via a courier (क़ासिद).
Examples
He sent a reply through the breeze.
A secret letter was sent to the lover.