Word Meaning
ख़ुद-ब-ख़ुद
khud-ba-khud
hiadverb
Meaning
Spontaneously, of one's own accord, automatically, or by itself.
Detailed Meaning
The term denotes an involuntary, spontaneous, or natural occurrence without external intervention. In this couplet, it illustrates how the beloved's overwhelming beauty causes the flower to rise effortlessly toward the beloved's turban on its own accord. It conveys a sense of supernatural attraction and innate submission in nature.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'khud' (self), the preposition 'ba' (to/by), and 'khud' (self).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently portrays spontaneous emotional states, unbidden tears, or nature's involuntary reverence before the beloved.
Examples
Tears began to flow of their own accord.
The knot of the heart opened spontaneously.
Synonyms
अपने-आपब-ज़ात-ए-ख़ुदअज़-ख़ुदस्वतः
Related Words
ख़ुदख़ुदीबे-ख़ुद