लगाना

Meaning

To strike, inflict, hit, or apply (here: to kick or stumble against).

Detailed Meaning

In Urdu and Hindi, 'lagānā' is an exceptionally versatile transitive verb signifying to attach, fix, apply, or inflict. In this couplet, it combines with 'ṭhokar' (kick or stumble) to mean striking or stepping callously upon the crushed lover. It underscores the beloved's careless yet deliberate neglect.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'lagna' (attached, clung) through Prakrit 'laggai', yielding Hindi-Urdu 'lagnā' (intransitive) and its causative 'lagānā'.

Usage

In classical ghazal, it frequently serves as a light verb forming idioms with nouns like 'āg' (fire), 'tuhmat' (blame), or 'ṭhokar' (kick/stumble).

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