Word Meaning
रख़नों
rakhnon
Meaning
cracks, crevices, breaches, or holes in a wall or barrier
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'rakhnon' is the oblique plural form of 'rakhna', denoting breaches, fractures, or apertures in an enclosure. In the given couplet, it refers specifically to the gaps and openings found along the garden wall through which one might catch a glimpse or hide one's face. Figuratively, it often suggests vulnerabilities, flaws, or pathways through an otherwise firm barrier.
Etymology
Persian 'rakhna' (رخنہ), meaning a breach, cleft, fracture, or flaw.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'rakhna' frequently symbolizes the unintentional flaw in a barrier that permits lovers a forbidden sight or invites disruption.
Examples
through the cracks of the decaying wall
the aperture that reveals the hidden garden