Word Meaning
रोवें
roven
Meaning
May weep, cry, or mourn; subjunctive form expressing shedding of tears.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'रोवें' functions as a third-person plural subjunctive verb expressing an intended effect of the poet's verse. Mir wishes that his poetry possesses such deep pathos that whenever people recall his verses, they are moved to tears and heartfelt lamentation. It underscores the aesthetic of grief and emotional resonance quintessential to Mir's ghazals.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'रोदन' (rodana, weeping) through Prakrit 'रोवइ' (rovaï) developing into Hindustani 'रोना' (ronā).
Usage
Commonly employed in the classical ghazal to denote deep grief, lamentation, and the poignant suffering shared by lovers.
Examples
May they weep upon hearing the heart's true plight.
Let those who remember the past cry out in grief.