Word Meaning
सोए
soye
hiverb
Meaning
Slept; entered into sleep or slumber.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'सोए' refers to the past tense of sleeping, denoting rest or physical intimacy beside the beloved. The poet laments the constant vigil of waiting with open eyes, having never experienced the peaceful closeness of sleeping beside the loved one.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'स्वपिति' (svapiti) / 'स्वप्न' (svapna), through Prakrit 'सुवइ' (suvaï) into Hindustani 'सोना'.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, sleeping often denotes carefree indifference (ghaflat) on the beloved's part or a peace forever denied to the weeping lover.
Examples
We stayed awake while the world slept.
Never slept beside each other in peace.
Synonyms
शयन कियानींद लीआराम किया
Related Words
सोनानींदबेदाररतजगा