Word Meaning
सभों
sabhoñ
Meaning
To all; all of them; everybody (plural oblique form of 'all').
Detailed Meaning
'सभों' is an archaic or classical oblique plural form of 'सब' (all), used frequently with postpositions like 'पर' or 'को'. In this couplet, it refers to everyone who was present in the assembly, all of whom clearly know the speaker's plight. It underscores the universal awareness among the gathering of the poet's burning and melting state.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'sarva' (सर्व) through Prakrit 'savva', developing into Old Hindi/Braj 'sabh' with the classical plural oblique suffix '-oñ'.
Usage
A characteristic feature of early and classical Urdu poetry (e.g., Mir Taqi Mir), this archaic oblique form was later largely replaced by 'सब' or 'सब लोगों' in modern standard Urdu.
Examples
Evident unto all
Known to all of them