Word Meaning
बे-ख़्वाबी
be-ḳhvābī
Meaning
Sleeplessness, insomnia, or the weariness caused by remaining awake all night.
Detailed Meaning
Literally denoting sleeplessness or insomnia, 'be-khwābī' refers to the state of being deprived of sleep through the night. In this verse, it describes the visible weariness or telltale languor in the beloved's eyes, revealing that they stayed awake partaking in wine. In classical poetry, it frequently symbolizes either the torment of longing or the physical evidence of nocturnal indulgence.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'be-' (without) + 'khwāb' (sleep/dream) + '-ī' (abstract noun suffix).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it usually indicates either the lover's torment in separation or the beloved's telltale exhaustion following a night of revelry.
Examples
The redness in their eyes revealed the sleeplessness of the night.
Sleeplessness became my only companion in separation.