Word Meaning
मारियाँ
māriyāṁ
hiverb
Meaning
Struck, pierced, or launched (archaic feminine plural past form of to strike).
Detailed Meaning
'मारियाँ' is an archaic or poetic feminine plural past form of the verb 'मारना' (equivalent to modern 'मारीं'). In this couplet, it describes the striking or hurling of spears ('बर्चियाँ') by the poet's deep sigh. It emphasizes the piercing, forceful power of the lover's cry that succeeded where even angels were ineffective.
Etymology
From Sanskrit मारण (māraṇa) through Prakrit मारइ (mārai) into Hindavi/Old Urdu.
Usage
In classical Urdu and Rekhta, feminine plural verb endings formed with '-iyāṁ' were common and often utilized to maintain meter and rhyme.
Examples
Struck arrows of grief into the wounded heart.
Cries that pierced through the skies like spears.
Synonyms
मारींचलाईंदागीं
Related Words
मारनाबर्छीआहप्रहार