Word Meaning
रक्खा
rakkhā
hiverb
Meaning
Kept, maintained, or caused to remain in a specified state.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Hindustani verse, 'rakkhā' serves as the past tense form of 'rakhnā', signifying maintaining, holding, or leaving someone in a particular condition. In Mir's couplet, it is combined with 'dāgh' (scar/blemish of sorrow) to signify that the beloved perpetually kept the lover afflicted with grief throughout his life.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'rakṣati' (रक्षति - guards, protects, keeps), evolving through Prakrit 'rakkhaï' into Hindustani 'rakhnā'.
Usage
Frequently paired with nouns of suffering like 'dāgh' or 'yād' in the ghazal to denote enduring anguish or steadfast devotion.
Examples
To keep a burning scar alive in the heart.
He kept me suspended between hope and despair.
Synonyms
रखासहेजाथामा
Related Words
रखनारखवालारखाव