Word Meaning
मानिए
maaniye
Meaning
To believe, accept, consider, or concede (polite or passive form).
Detailed Meaning
A polite imperative or potential subjunctive form of the verb 'mānnā' (to believe or accept). In this couplet, it operates impersonally or rhetorically as 'how can one believe or accept', posing the impossibility of denying the speaker's passion. It emphasizes that physical evidence of love, like a pale face, makes belief in denial impossible.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'mānayati' (to think, honor, consider), evolving through Prakrit into Hindustani 'mānnā'.
Usage
In classical ghazal, polite verb forms like 'māniye' are frequently employed rhetorically to challenge the listener or acknowledge an inescapable truth.
Examples
How can one believe their false promises?
Accept this truth, even if it hurts.