हँस

Meaning

To laugh or smile; used here in 'हँस के' meaning smilingly.

Detailed Meaning

In this couplet, 'हँस' appears in the conjunctive phrase 'हँस के' (smilingly or laughing). It captures the beloved's playful cruelty, nonchalantly swearing on the lover's head while promising to sever it.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'हस्' (has, to smile, laugh) through Prakrit 'हसइ' (hasai).

Usage

In classical ghazal, the beloved's laughter (हँस कर बात करना) frequently conveys ironic mockery or heartless indifference toward the lover's anguish.

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