Word Meaning
मुँदे
munde
hiverb
Meaning
Closed or shut; upon closing (used especially of the eyes).
Detailed Meaning
Denotes the state or action of being closed or shut, particularly describing eyes. In this couplet, the phrase 'आँख मुँदे पर' signifies 'once the eyes have closed'—an allusion to death or the loss of sight. It conveys the tragic irony of the beloved finally unveiling themselves only after the lover can no longer behold them.
Etymology
From Sanskrit मुद्रयति (mudrayati, 'seals, closes') through Prakrit into Old Hindi/Urdu मूँदना/मुँदना.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, closing of the eyes ('आँख मुँदना') frequently functions as a delicate idiom for death, withdrawal, or deep mystic reverie.
Examples
Aankh munde hue baithe rahna
Aankh munde par deedar ka kya haasil
Synonyms
बंदमिंचेढँके
Related Words
मूँदनाआँखदीदारपलक