Word Meaning
रिझाया
rijhāyā
Meaning
Charmed, pleased, captivated, or won over someone's heart.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'rijhānā' denotes winning over, delighting, or charming someone through grace or coquetry. In this couplet, it is employed with bitter irony ('acchā rijhāyā'), where the lover laments how coldly the beloved has responded to or entertained their sighs and longing. It expresses a sense of deception and unrequited emotional investment.
Etymology
Sanskrit root 'रीझ्' (rījhyate, to be pleased or delighted), passing through Prakrit into Hindustani as 'रीझना' / 'रिझाना'.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it is frequently used with romantic irony to mock the beloved's superficial charms or insincere attempts at appeasement.
Examples
She charmed every heart with her gracious smile.
You have truly charmed this wounded heart with false promises.