Word Meaning
सारियाँ
sāriyāñ
hiadjective
Meaning
All, whole, entire (feminine plural form).
Detailed Meaning
An archaic or poetic feminine plural form of the adjective 'sārī', signifying 'all' or 'entire'. In this couplet, it qualifies 'rātein' (nights) to express that every single night is consumed entirely in weeping and distress.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'sarva' (all, entire) through Prakrit 'savva' into Hindavi/Urdu 'sārā'.
Usage
Common in early Rekhta and classical poetry where feminine plural nouns routinely took matching plural endings on adjectives and verbs.
Examples
All nights passed in lamentation and sighs.
All matters were erased from memory.
Synonyms
सभीतमामकुल
Related Words
सारासारीसारे