Word Meaning
बे-हद
be-had
hiadjective
Meaning
Boundless, limitless, infinite, or exceeding all measure.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning without boundary or limit, 'be-had' denotes that which is infinite, excessive, or immeasurable. In the given couplet, it describes the sins of the speaker, underscoring their vast magnitude beyond any conceivable accounting. It conveys both mathematical infinitude and overwhelming intensity.
Etymology
Persian prefix 'be-' (without) + Arabic 'hadd' (limit, border, boundary).
Usage
Commonly employed in the ghazal to amplify the immeasurable scale of passion, despair, or transgressive longing.
Examples
A boundless sense of sorrow.
Her beauty was beyond all limit.
Synonyms
ला-महदूदबे-इंतिहाअसीमअपार
Related Words
हदहुदूदबे-शुमार