Word Meaning
बे-ख़बर
be-khabar
Meaning
Unaware, oblivious, uninformed, or detached from worldly knowledge.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'be-khabar' describes being completely oblivious or uninformed, often denoting a sublime state of detachment from mundane reality. In this couplet, it characterizes the Sufis whose transcendence or passing from the world occurred in total unawareness of earthly matters. It can also imply ignorance in contrast to ostentatious worldly knowledge.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from the Persian negative prefix 'be-' (without) and Arabic 'khabar' (news, knowledge, awareness).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'be-khabar' often contrasts worldly superficial knowledge with the exalted oblivion of mystical love, or describes the indifferent beloved.
Examples
Oblivious to the passing of time
Unaware of the sorrow in the heart