बईद

Meaning

Distant, far off, remote; unlikely or improbable.

Detailed Meaning

Literally meaning distant or far away, 'ba'eed' frequently carries the metaphorical sense of improbable or unlikely in classical poetry. In this couplet by Ghalib, the phrase 'kya ba'eed hai' means 'it would not be surprising' or 'it is entirely possible' that divine grace forgives a sinner whose shame prevents making excuses. It reflects a delicate interplay between humility, guilt, and the boundless reach of divine mercy.

Etymology

Arabic root b-'-d (ب-ع-د), pertaining to distance, farness, or remoteness.

Usage

In ghazal poetry, it is most commonly encountered in idioms like 'kya ba'eed hai' (meaning 'it is not surprising or impossible') or 'ba'eed az aql' (far from reason).

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