बाइस

Meaning

Cause, reason, motive, or source of something.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'bā'is' denotes the primary source, reason, or instigator of a condition or feeling. In this verse, it is used in the izafat compound 'bā'is-e-īzā' to signify the direct cause of agony or pain resulting from the dissolution of a joyous gathering. It frequently functions as the origin of sorrow, longing, or spiritual turmoil in ghazal literature.

Etymology

Arabic (root ب-ع-ث / b-ʿ-th, meaning to raise, send forth, or incite).

Usage

Frequently utilized in Persianate genitive constructions (izafat) to designate the catalyst of suffering or emotional upheaval.

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