Word Meaning
बिखरे
bikhre
hiverb
Meaning
Scattered, dispersed, or unsettled; thrown into disarray or distress.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'bikhre' denotes dispersion, disorder, or emotional disintegration. In the given couplet, 'ji bikhre' conveys the complete unraveling and restlessness of one's spirit due to separation. It reflects a condition where mental composure is shattered alongside bodily collapse.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'विकीर्ण' (vikīrṇa) through Prakrit 'विक्खिरइ' (vikkhiraï) into Hindi-Urdu 'बिखरना'.
Usage
Commonly invoked in the ghazal to portray either disheveled beloved's locks (zulf) or the chaotic, broken condition of the lover's heart and mind.
Examples
Scattered tresses falling over the face.
A heart broken and scattered in sorrow.
Synonyms
परागंदातितर-बितरअस्त-व्यस्तछितराया
Related Words
बिखरनाबिखरावबिखेरना