होजिए

Meaning

Be, become; please become (a polite precative form of 'to be').

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'hojīye' serves as an honorific or precative imperative form of the verb 'honā' (to be, to become), functioning much like modern 'ho jāiye'. In this couplet, the poet urges the beloved or listener to make a definitive choice: either remain absolute strangers or become fully acquainted. It conveys an earnest appeal or philosophical suggestion rather than a stern command.

Etymology

Derived from Old Hindi/Prakrit 'ho-' (from Sanskrit root 'bhū' / 'bhavati') with the archaic precative-imperative suffix '-jīye'.

Usage

Commonly used in classical ghazals as an elegant, precative verb ending to maintain meter while expressing courteous entreaty or philosophical counsel.

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