Word Meaning
बेचारा
bechaara
hiadjective
Meaning
Helpless, wretched, poor, or without remedy and recourse.
Detailed Meaning
Derived from the Persian words for without and remedy, it denotes someone helpless, pitied, or lacking resources. In this couplet by Mir, it qualifies 'gada' (beggar), underscoring the poet's complete insignificance and vulnerability before mortality and fate. It serves as an antithesis to the powerful commanders who are equally leveled by dust.
Etymology
Persian: 'be-' (without) + 'chara' (remedy, means, cure).
Usage
In classical ghazal, it is frequently employed to evoke deep pathos for the suffering lover or the humble, wandering ascetic.
Examples
The poor heart remained trapped in the illusion of desire.
What could the helpless lover do before the cruelty of fate?
Synonyms
लाचारबेबसमजबूरदीन
Related Words
चाराबेचारगीगदानाचार