Word Meaning
लेगा
legā
Meaning
Will take; used as an auxiliary verb meaning 'will do for oneself'.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu and Hindi, 'legā' is the future tense third-person masculine singular form of the primary verb 'lenā' (to take). In this couplet, it functions as a completive auxiliary following the stem 'banā' (forming 'banā legā'), signifying that the fragile caravan will manage to fashion a vessel for itself. It conveys a strong sense of purpose, self-directed agency, and accomplishment against impossible odds.
Etymology
From Sanskrit लभते (labhate, 'obtains, takes') via Prakrit लब्भइ (labbhaï) into Old Hindi/Urdu लेना (lenā).
Usage
In classical ghazals, 'lenā' serves widely both as a full lexical verb and as an aspectual auxiliary marking self-directed completion.
Examples
He will steady his heart
He will build his own nest