Word Meaning
लिक्खा
likkha
hiverb
Meaning
Written; penned or inscribed (past tense or participle of 'to write').
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, 'likkha' functions as the past tense verb denoting the act of penning or sending a letter ('khat'). It reflects an archaic or phonetic spelling of standard modern 'likha' commonly seen in older texts. Here, the speaker wonders about the lover repeatedly receiving or penning letters in unbroken succession.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'likhita' (written/inscribed) via Prakrit 'likkha' into Hindustani.
Usage
In classical ghazal, it frequently refers either to epistolary correspondence between lovers or to the unalterable decree of fate ('kismat ka likkha').
Examples
Destiny is written on the forehead.
A letter was written in great longing.
Synonyms
लिखातहरीरमक़तूब
Related Words
लिखनाख़तकातिबलेख