Word Meaning
सुझाती
sujhātī
Meaning
To suggest, indicate, reveal, or bring to mind.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu and Hindi, 'sujhānā' means to make apparent, suggest, or guide one's perception toward a particular conclusion. In this couplet, it carries the sense of indicating or revealing—the sleepless condition of the beloved's eyes suggests or hints that they indulged in wine throughout the night. It denotes an outward trace that gives away a hidden truth.
Etymology
From Hindi/Urdu 'sūjhnā' (to be visible, to perceive), tracing back to Indo-Aryan/Sanskrit roots related to clarity or perception (such as 'śudh' or 'sūcayati' meaning to indicate).
Usage
In classical ghazal, it is frequently used to describe how a subtle clue or outward physical symptom (like a blush or sleeplessness) reveals a covert romantic or secret state.
Examples
Her quiet gaze suggests an unspoken truth.
The sleepless night suggests a restless heart.