Word Meaning
बेबर्ग
be-barg
Meaning
Leafless; destitute, lacking provisions, shelter, or resources.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning 'without leaves' (from Persian be- and barg), the word often functions metaphorically in poetry to describe someone destitute, stripped of worldly means, or impoverished. In this couplet, it combines as 'be-barg-o-saaz' to portray a companion completely lacking luxury or sustenance, set in contrast to the opulent shade of leafy trees.
Etymology
Persian: 'be' (without, destitute of) + 'barg' (leaf, provision/sustenance).
Usage
Commonly paired with words like 'saaz' or 'navaa' in ghazals to evoke themes of autumn, exile, or the lover's destitute condition.
Examples
A leafless tree shivering in the bitter autumn wind.
Befriending a destitute soul stripped of worldly wealth.