Word Meaning
लड़ी
laṛī
Meaning
Met or locked eyes; became enamored through mutual gaze.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Hindustani idiom, 'āṅkh laṛnā' (literally 'eyes clashing') refers to the moment when two glances meet, sparking mutual infatuation or love. In this couplet, it marks that fateful intersection of gazes that disturbed the lover's vision and infected even the mirror with restlessness. The verb evokes both playful combat and irrevocable romantic entanglement.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'लड्' (laḍ, to sport/dally) or 'रण' (raṇa, clash/battle), through Prakrit into Hindustani 'लड़ना' (laṛnā).
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it almost always functions as part of the idiom 'आँख लड़ना' to convey the romantic spark of first sight.
Examples
The moment their eyes locked in the gathering.
A single meeting of glances caused immense turmoil.