Word Meaning
सुन
sun
Meaning
To hear, listen; or upon hearing (imperative/participle).
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'sun' functions as a truncated conjunctive participle meaning 'having heard' or 'hearing' the plight of the nest from the confines of the cage. It evokes the torment of the captive bird that cannot see its home burning, only hearing of its destruction. Classical poets frequently use this clipped form instead of 'sun kar' for meter and direct emotional impact.
Etymology
Sanskrit श्रु (śru) / शृणोति (śṛṇoti) → Prakrit सुणइ (suṇaï) → Hindustani सुनना / سننا (sunnā).
Usage
In ghazal poetry, 'sun' is commonly used either as an imperative to urgently summon the beloved's attention or as an apocopated form of 'sun kar'.
Examples
Do listen to the lament of my heart at least once.
Upon hearing the state of my heart, they fell silent.