Word Meaning
रखो
rakho
hiverb
Meaning
Keep, place, maintain; (in context) lend an ear or pay heed.
Detailed Meaning
'रखो' is the second-person imperative form of the Hindustani verb 'रखना' (to keep or place). In this couplet, it combines with the Persian noun 'गोश' (ear) to form the idiom 'गोश रखना', meaning to lend an ear or listen attentively. The poet urges the listener not to pay heed to the deceptive tales and fables of the world.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'रक्ष्' (rakṣ, to guard, protect) through Prakrit 'रक्खइ' (rakkhei), evolving into Hindustani 'रखना'.
Usage
Widely used in ghazal poetry both in physical senses and in abstract idioms like 'पास रखना' (to maintain regard) or 'गोश रखना' (to listen).
Examples
Do not keep any hope of fidelity from the world.
Keep your gaze fixed on the beloved's path.
Synonyms
धरनालगानासंभालना
Related Words
रखनारखारखे