Word Meaning
ब-ख़ुद
ba-khud
hiadjective
Meaning
In one's senses, conscious, self-possessed, or composed.
Detailed Meaning
The term refers to being in full possession of one's faculties, consciousness, or composure. In the given couplet, the poet asks who could possibly remain conscious and composed before the blinding brilliance of the beloved's face. The sheer radiance renders all admirers spellbound, stripping them of their self-possession.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from the preposition 'ba' (with, in) and 'khud' (self).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is commonly used to contrast with 'be-khud' (intoxicated, ecstatic, or out of one's senses).
Examples
He tried to remain composed amid all the turmoil.
No one could stay in their senses before that divine radiance.
Synonyms
बा-होशहोशमंदसचेत
Related Words
बे-ख़ुदख़ुदीख़ुद-दारी