A Hand on the Head

Haath sar par rakhna: to put a hand on someone’s head. The Rekhta dictionary gives “patronize” and “show affection, kindness.” Its Hindi entry adds to become someone’s patron, murabbi banna, and to be their helper.

Pahunch: reach. Rekhta gives “access, entrance, admittance.” Its Hindi entry adds sampark, prabhav, contact and influence.

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