बा'इस

Meaning

Cause, reason, motive, or origin.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'ba'is' denotes the primary cause, catalyst, or origin of an emotional or physical state. In this couplet, it designates separation (hijr) as the root cause triggering mistrust and suspicion between lovers. It conveys how one circumstance inevitably gives rise to another distressing condition.

Etymology

Arabic origin, derived from the root b-'-th (ب-ع-ث), being the active participle of 'ba'atha' meaning to send, raise, or provoke.

Usage

In the ghazal, 'ba'is' often appears in izafat constructions like 'ba'is-e-ranj' or 'ba'is-e-ruswa'i' to pinpoint the source of a lover's sorrow.

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