Word Meaning
रक्खेगी
rakkhegi
hiverb
Meaning
Will keep, maintain, or leave (feminine future form).
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'रक्खेगी मार' functions as an idiomatic compound verb meaning 'will slay' or 'will ruin completely'. It conveys the destructive power of excessive desire ('khwahish') which will ultimately destroy the poet. Grammatically, it is the third-person feminine singular future form agreeing with 'khwahish'.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'रक्षति' (rakṣati) via Prakrit 'रक्खइ' (rakkhai) into Old Hindi/Urdu 'रखना'.
Usage
Often compounded with other verbs or adjectival phrases in Urdu poetry to indicate an enduring future condition or a fatal consequence.
Examples
This sorrow will keep the soul grieving.
Her memory will keep us alive.
Synonyms
छोड़ेगीबनाएगीधरेगी
Related Words
रखनारक्खारख