लेने

Meaning

To take, obtain, or gather; here used in the sense of spying.

Detailed Meaning

The oblique infinitive of the verb 'lenā', meaning to take, receive, or acquire. In this couplet, it functions alongside 'jāsūsī' to denote the act of gathering intelligence or snooping into the lover's affairs. It highlights the meddlesome persistence of the rival (ghair) trying to extract secrets.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'labhate' (obtains, takes) through Prakrit 'lahei', developing into Hindi/Urdu 'lenā'.

Usage

In classical ghazal, it frequently collocates with words like 'khabar' (inquiring after someone) or 'jāsūsī' (spying) to form compound verbal idioms.

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