ली

Meaning

Took, accepted; used here as an auxiliary indicating completion of preservation.

Detailed Meaning

In this couplet, 'ली' functions as an auxiliary verb alongside the stem 'रख' to form the compound verb 'रख ली', signifying that God safeguarded or preserved the speaker's dignity. It reflects a completed action carrying a nuance of divine grace and internal benefit. Grammatically, it takes the feminine singular past form in agreement with the noun 'शर्म' (honor/shame).

Etymology

Sanskrit 'लभते' (labhate, takes/receives) through Prakrit into Hindustani 'लेना'.

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently functions as an auxiliary verb expressing definitive action or gentle completion.

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