Word Meaning
ब-हर्ज़ा
ba-harza
hiadverb
Meaning
In vain, uselessly, aimlessly, or senselessly.
Detailed Meaning
The Persian-derived adverbial compound 'ba-harza' denotes action undertaken in vain, purposelessly, or nonsensically. In Ghalib's verse, it modifies the wandering in the desert of illusory existence, warning against pointless mental or spiritual toil. It emphasizes that roaming the wilderness of worldly existence is entirely futile while the mind is still trapped in dualities.
Etymology
Persian: 'ba' (with, in) + 'harza' (futile, nonsense, vanity).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, 'ba-harza' often characterizes vain pursuits, squandered life, or futile existential questioning.
Examples
Wandering ba-harza through the wastes of thought.
Do not waste your precious breath ba-harza.
Synonyms
रायगाँबेफ़ायदाफ़िज़ूललाहासिल
Related Words
हर्ज़ाहर्ज़ा-गोईहर्ज़ा-दवी