Word Meaning
बे-मेहर
be-mehr
Meaning
Unkind, unloving, merciless, or lacking affection and compassion.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'be-mehr' describes an unfeeling beloved who shows no sympathy or tenderness toward the lover. In this couplet, it designates the beloved who takes offense at the mere suggestion of a complaint, displaying an utter lack of patience and warmth. It emphasizes the perpetual dynamic of the lover's silent suffering against the beloved's cold indifference.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'be-' (without, devoid of) and 'mehr' (love, affection, kindness).
Usage
Frequently employed as an epithet for the beloved to highlight their customary emotional distance and refusal to console the lover.
Examples
The coldness of the unloving idol broke my heart.
How long must we endure the cruelties of this unfeeling beloved?