Word Meaning
ब-पास
ba-paas
hiprepositional phrase
Meaning
Out of regard for, in deference to, or for the sake of.
Detailed Meaning
A Persian prepositional construct meaning 'in consideration of' or 'out of deference to'. In this couplet by Ghalib, it conveys how nature pays homage to the coquettish sharpness of the beloved's eyelashes, causing every thorn's tip to turn into a needle out of sheer deference. It denotes acting in heedful regard of someone's dignity or power.
Etymology
Persian: preposition 'ba' (with, by, in) + noun 'pās' (regard, consideration, respect).
Usage
Frequently used in classical ghazal to denote an act of forbearance or homage performed out of respect for the beloved or decorum.
Examples
Remaining silent out of deference to etiquette.
Enduring suffering for the sake of love.
Synonyms
ब-लिहाज़ब-ख़ातिरअदब से
Related Words
पासपास-ए-अदबपास-ए-ख़ातिर