ब-अक्स

Meaning

Contrary to; in contrast to; unlike; opposite of.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'ba-aks' operates as a prepositional compound meaning 'contrary to' or 'in contrast with'. In this couplet, 'ba-aks-e-aaina' conveys 'unlike a mirror', highlighting that while a mirror reflects every flaw and virtue, the speaker keeps their record plain and unburdened by judgment. It serves to establish a philosophical departure from moral duality.

Etymology

Persian 'ba-' (with, by, contrary to) + Arabic ''aks' (reflection, reverse, opposite).

Usage

Frequently used with an izafat ('ba-aks-e-...') to indicate a paradox or a direct contrast with an established phenomenon.

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