बे-ख़ार

Meaning

Thornless; without thorns; metaphorically, free of pain, trouble, or imperfection.

Detailed Meaning

Literally meaning 'without thorns' (from Persian 'khār'), the word is most frequently paired with 'gul' (rose/flower) to evoke an ideal beauty or pleasure that brings no pain. In classical Urdu poetry, it represents a state or entity completely free from hardship, flaw, or grief. In the context of this couplet, it denotes an elusive perfection, affirming that in the garden of existence or love, no pleasure exists without attendant suffering or unworthy companions.

Etymology

Persian compound formed from the privative preposition 'be-' (without) and the noun 'khār' (thorn).

Usage

In the ghazal tradition, 'be-khār' almost always qualifies 'gul' to illustrate the unattainable ideal of joy without sorrow.

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