Word Meaning
बे-लज़्ज़त
be-lazzat
hiadjective
Meaning
Devoid of taste, savor, or pleasure; tasteless, joyless.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'be-lazzat' refers to that which is barren of delight, aesthetic charm, or emotional relish. In this couplet, it implies that the proud dignity of selfhood (khudi) is never dry or unfeeling, but still retains the sweet fulfillment found in humble devotion (niyaz).
Etymology
Persian prefix 'be-' (without) combined with Arabic 'lazzat' (pleasure, savor, taste).
Usage
It is often employed in ghazals to evoke emotional dryness or the vanity of an experience untinged by true passion.
Examples
a joyless ritual lacking genuine feeling
a cup of wine devoid of savor
Synonyms
बे-मज़ाबे-लुत्फ़नीरसफीका
Related Words
लज़्ज़तलज़ीज़नियाज़ज़ौक़