Word Meaning
बे-जज़्ब
be-jazb
Meaning
Devoid of passion, spiritual attraction, or deep inner absorption.
Detailed Meaning
The compound 'be-jazb' denotes an absence of inner pull, emotional absorption, or mystical fervor. In this couplet by Iqbal, it characterizes dry intellect and wisdom that lack the vital, passionate faith of a true believer. Without such spiritual fire, reasoned contemplation cannot yield righteous action or lively certainty.
Etymology
Persian prefix 'be-' (without) combined with Arabic 'jazb' (attraction, absorption, ecstasy).
Usage
In philosophical and Sufi Urdu poetry, 'jazb' represents divine absorption and emotional vitality, so 'be-jazb' conveys a state of cold, sterile rationality.
Examples
A journey devoid of passion yields neither joy nor conviction.
Devotion remains barren when offered by a heart without absorption.