Word Meaning
बे-दरवाज़ा
be-darwaza
hiadjective
Meaning
Doorless; having no door, entirely open, exposed, or lacking a barrier.
Detailed Meaning
Literally means a dwelling or structure devoid of a door or barrier. In classical Urdu poetry, it evokes themes of complete desolation, total openness, and the absence of any restriction or shelter. In Ghalib's couplet, it highlights that Majnun's desert dwelling had no doorway to restrain or prevent Laila's frenzied approach.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from the negative prefix 'be-' (without) and 'darwaza' (door, gateway).
Usage
Commonly employed in ghazals to depict the ruined, defenseless condition of the lover's abode or the unconfined vastness of the desert.
Examples
the wind passing through a doorless ruin
a doorless dwelling in the middle of the wilderness
Synonyms
बे-किवाड़खुला हुआबे-पर्दा
Related Words
दरवाज़ाख़ानासहरा-गर्ददर-ओ-दीवार