Word Meaning
समझें
samjheñ
Meaning
To understand, consider, deem, interpret, or perceive.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'samjheñ' commonly functions as a first-person plural subjunctive form meaning 'let us consider' or 'we might interpret'. In this couplet, it expresses an inclination to perceive even an antagonistic friction ('laag') as affectionate interest ('lagaav'). It highlights the lover's willingness to entertain illusion if there is even the slightest pretext.
Etymology
From Sanskrit सम्बुध्यते (sambudhyate) / सम्बुद्ध (sambuddha), through Prakrit सम्बुज्झइ (sambujjhaï) to Hindi/Urdu समझना (samajhnā).
Usage
Commonly used in ghazals to convey tentative belief, self-deception, or rationalization of the beloved's inscrutable conduct.
Examples
Even if it is enmity, let us consider it a favor.
What can be done if they understand our silence as consent?