Word Meaning
मारता
mārtā
hiverb
Meaning
Kills, slays, strikes down, or inflicts death.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'mārtā' refers to the physical act of striking or slaying with a sword. The enemy pauses before delivering the lethal blow, realizing that the lover is already dying on his own from grief and suffering.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'मारयति' (mārayati, causes to die), the causative form of root 'मृ' (mṛ, to die), via Prakrit 'मारइ' (mārai).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, the verb often describes the fatal impact of the beloved's glance, the executioner's sword, or the cruel twists of fate.
Examples
Why strike down someone who is already perishing?
A single glance from the beloved slays the restless heart.
Synonyms
क़त्ल करताहलाक करतावध करता
Related Words
मारनामरनामौतमार