Word Meaning
बे-मुद्द'आ
be-mudda'ā
hiadjective
Meaning
Without purpose, desireless, free of selfish aim or worldly claim.
Detailed Meaning
Refers to a state of being devoid of personal purpose, selfish desire, or ulterior claim. In the couplet, it qualifies the heart ('dil-e-be-mudda'ā'), portraying a lover whose suffering is noble precisely because it asks for nothing in return. It captures the classical ideal of selfless devotion and transcendent detachment.
Etymology
Persian preposition 'be-' (without) combined with Arabic 'mudda'ā' (desire, suit, claim, purpose).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently dignifies the lover whose longing is refined into pure, uncalculated surrender.
Examples
the silent endurance of a desireless heart
wandering in love without any personal claim
Synonyms
निष्कामबे-मक़सदबे-आरज़ूबे-तामअ
Related Words
मुद्द'आमुद्दईबे-ग़रज़बे-नियाज़