Word Meaning
ब-तक़रीब
ba-taqrīb
hiadverbial phrase
Meaning
By reason of, on the occasion of, or on the pretext of.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'ba-taqrib' functions as an adverbial phrase meaning 'on the occasion of' or 'under the pretext of'. In this couplet, it introduces the departure (safar) as the motivating occasion or event for the beloved packing the camel-litter. It often signifies a circumstantial trigger that sets profound longing and grief into motion.
Etymology
Persian preposition 'ba' (by, with) compounded with Arabic 'taqrīb' (nighness, occasion, pretext).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, poets use this phrase to set the scenic premise or poetic excuse for an encounter, parting, or sudden outburst of passion.
Examples
on the pretext of meeting the beloved
on the occasion of the arrival of spring
Synonyms
ब-बहानाब-सबाबब-उनवानदर-सूरत
Related Words
तक़रीबतक़रीबनमुक़र्रबक़रीब