बाहम-दिगर

Meaning

Mutually, with one another, between themselves.

Detailed Meaning

An adverbial Persian compound signifying a reciprocal state or mutual dynamic between two parties. In the couplet, it describes the eye and the heart turning against each other as rivals in their contest over sighting and contemplating the beloved. It highlights the internal conflict where sight and emotion become mutual competitors.

Etymology

Persian compound formed from 'bāham' (together, mutually) and 'digar' (other, another).

Usage

Frequently used in classical ghazal to denote reciprocity, whether in mutual affection or poetic confrontation between opposing faculties.

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