Word Meaning
रहीन
raheen
hiadjective
Meaning
Pledged, pawned, indebted, captive, or bound to.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'raheen' denotes being held hostage, mortgaged, or helplessly bound to a condition. In this couplet, it conveys the poet's complete subjugation to worldly tribulations and suffering ('sitam-ha-e-rozgar'). Despite being held captive by the relentless hardships of life, the speaker emphasizes that his devotion to the beloved remains unbroken.
Etymology
Arabic, from the root r-h-n (ر-ه-ن), meaning to pledge, pawn, or hold as security.
Usage
Frequently used in izafat constructions such as 'raheen-e-minnat' (indebted to kindness) or 'raheen-e-dard' (captive to pain).
Examples
Bound to the favors of the cupbearer.
A captive to the sorrow of separation.
Synonyms
मरहूनपाबंदअसीरक़ैदी
Related Words
रेहनमिन्नतसितम