लिये

Meaning

For; for the sake of; for the purpose of.

Detailed Meaning

In Urdu and Hindi poetry, 'liye' (commonly appearing with the oblique genitive 'ke' as 'ke liye') functions as a postposition signifying purpose, dedication, or intent. In this verse, it designates the objective of devotion, specifically 'for prostration' (sajda ke liye). It may also function grammatically as the past participle form of the verb 'lena' (to take).

Etymology

Sanskrit 'लभते' (labhate, to take/obtain) evolving via Prakrit into the Hindustani verb 'lenā' (लेना), whose oblique participial form grammaticalized into a postposition of purpose.

Usage

In the ghazal, 'ke liye' frequently appears to express devotion, dedicated suffering, or the driving motive behind the lover's trials.

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