Word Meaning
ख़ुद-बीनी
khud-beeni
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
Self-admiration, conceit, vanity, or narcissism.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning 'seeing oneself', 'khud-beeni' denotes conceit, vanity, or an obsessive self-admiration. In this couplet, it describes the beloved's pride arising from observing her own beauty in the mirror, which prevents her from showing grace or favour to the devoted lover.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'khud' (self) + 'been' (present stem of deedan, to see) + '-ee' (abstract noun suffix).
Usage
Commonly invoked in the ghazal to portray either the beloved engrossed in her own reflection or the spiritual flaw of vanity hindering enlightenment.
Examples
His self-regard left no room for compassion toward others.
Transcend the veil of self-admiration to perceive the divine.
Synonyms
पंदारग़ुरूरअहंकार
Related Words
ख़ुद-पसंदीख़ुद-नुमाईख़ुद-आराई