रहते

Meaning

Remain, stay, or habitually abide in a particular state or condition.

Detailed Meaning

In this couplet, 'रहते' indicates a habitual and persistent state of stillness and muteness ('ख़ामोश रहते हैं'). The poet likens their ongoing demeanor to that of birds in a painting, frozen in perpetual silence.

Etymology

Sanskrit रह् (rah, to part, separate, be abandoned) through Prakrit रहइ (rahai) into Hindustani रहना.

Usage

Commonly used in ghazal poetry with adjectives of state to denote habitual, enduring emotional or physical conditions.

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