Word Meaning
सोना
sona
hiverb
Meaning
To sleep or lie down, especially beside someone in intimacy.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'sonā' serves as the verb for slumbering or reclining. In this couplet, it evokes the intimate act of lying down beside the beloved, which is playfully contrasted with their coyness in covering their face. While homophonous with the noun for gold, here it specifically denotes physical proximity and rest.
Etymology
Sanskrit स्वपिति (svapiti) / शयन (śayana) through Prakrit sovai / suvaṇa.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, the act of sleeping often highlights the beloved's carefree slumber against the tormented lover's endless sleeplessness.
Examples
To lie down in your embrace through the night
Sleeping in peace while the lover remains restless
Synonyms
नींद लेनाशयन करनालेटना
Related Words
नींदख़्वाबबिस्तरशब