Word Meaning
लड़ती
laṛtī
hiverb
Meaning
Locks eyes, clashes, or confronts in a coquettish glance.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu verse, this verb frequently carries a dual resonance of engaging in combat and the mutual locking of eyes (as in 'ānkh laṛnā'). In this couplet, it evokes the mischievous, predatory gaze of the beloved meeting another's eyes, an alluring collision that inevitably ignites turmoil.
Etymology
From Prakrit/Deshya, connected historically to Sanskrit roots related to play or clash (cf. raṇa / battle).
Usage
Poets often exploit the pun between an aggressive battle and an intimate, romantic exchange of glances.
Examples
nazar laṛtī hai jab us se
āṅkh laṛtī hai jahāñ fitna uṭhā kartā hai
Synonyms
टकरातीउलझतीभिड़ती
Related Words
लड़नालड़ाईआँख-लड़ना