Word Meaning
बिल-अकस
bil-aks
hiadverb
Meaning
On the contrary; conversely; opposite; in reverse.
Detailed Meaning
Composed of the Arabic preposition 'bi' and 'aks', it means 'on the contrary' or 'in reverse'. In this couplet, it describes the tragic irony where prayers produce the completely opposite effect of what was hoped for. The poet laments that instead of gaining union, the result turned entirely contrary.
Etymology
Arabic: compound of 'bi-' (with/by) and 'al-' (the) and 'aks' (reflection, opposite, inversion).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it is frequently used to emphasize fate's cruel irony or an outcome contrary to expectations.
Examples
bil-aks hua muddaa-e-dil / ulta asar dua ne dikhaaya
socha tha vuslat, mila bil-aks hijr
Synonyms
बर-अकसउल्टाख़िलाफ़
Related Words
अकसबर-अकसइनइकास