Word Meaning
बिछाए
bichhāe
Meaning
Having spread out or strewn (such as flowers, rugs, or bedding).
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'bichhāe' signifies the action of spreading or scattering objects, typically petals or cloth. In this couplet, it evokes the imagery of strewing red roses on a bed, where the red stains of bloody tears mimic scattered petals. The poet poignantly turns grief and bleeding eyes into an ironic symbol of floral luxury.
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'विस्तार' (vistāra, extension/spreading) through Prakrit, developing into Hindustani 'बिछाना' (bichhānā).
Usage
Frequently used in the ghazal tradition in idioms like 'पलकें बिछाना' (to wait eagerly) or 'सेज बिछाना' (preparing the floral bed for the beloved).
Examples
Waiting all night with eyelids spread along the pathway.
We slept having spread roses over our bed of sorrow.