Word Meaning
सोचियो
sochiyo
Meaning
Thought, pondered, or reflected; an archaic verbal form of thinking.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Rekhta, 'sochiyo' is an archaic verbal form of 'sochna' (to think), functioning either as a past tense ('thought') or an imperative/participial form. In this couplet, it conveys the beloved briefly pausing and reflecting after hearing the lover's weeping lament before inquiring if it was indeed him. It lends the verse an antique, conversational texture typical of eighteenth-century poetry.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'śocati' (ponders, grieves) via Prakrit to Old Hindustani 'sochna'.
Usage
Common in early Urdu poetry of Mir's era as an archaic inflection that later gave way to modern 'socha' or 'sochiye'.
Examples
Having thought for a moment, he replied softly.
Reflect upon my heart's condition before you judge.