Word Meaning
बे-जा
be-jā
hiadjective
Meaning
Improper, inappropriate, uncalled-for, or futile.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning 'out of place' or 'unwarranted', it describes an act, emotion, or dispute that lacks proper justification. In this couplet, it characterizes the lover's quarrel with the moral advisor (nāsiḥ) as futile and inappropriate, emphasizing that a powerless person's frustration ultimately harms only himself.
Etymology
Persian compound of the negative prefix 'be-' (without) and 'jā' (place).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is frequently used to describe unjustified complaints, unprovoked quarrels, or unwarranted cruelty.
Examples
an uncalled-for objection
futile anger and unjustified complaint
Synonyms
नामुनासिबग़लतव्यर्थअनुचित
Related Words
बर-जाना-हक़बे-महल