बेजा

Meaning

Improper, inappropriate, out of place, or unwarranted.

Detailed Meaning

Literally meaning 'without place' or 'out of place', the word describes something unwarranted, unnecessary, or uncalled for. In this couplet, it signifies that it is completely improper and needless for grief to hesitate or maintain formalities before entering the poet's heart, which is grief's natural home.

Etymology

Persian compound of 'be-' (without) and 'ja' (place).

Usage

In classical ghazal, it frequently qualifies words like 'takalluf' (formality) or 'shikva' (complaint) to highlight that such reactions are unwarranted.

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