Word Meaning
बरहम
barham
Meaning
Disordered, tangled, upset, or ruined; perturbed and disturbed.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'barham' signifies a state of chaos, ruin, disruption, or mental agitation. In this couplet by Mir, it reflects the state of the lover's heart becoming completely disorganized and undone upon seeing the beloved's tangled locks. It is frequently matched with 'darham' to create a resonant acoustic and thematic symmetry.
Etymology
Persian (برهم), compounded from bar- and ham, meaning thrown together, overturned, or upset.
Usage
Frequently paired with 'darham' (as in 'darham-barham') to evoke the dishevelment of tresses or the chaotic state of the lover's fate.
Examples
The affairs of the heart became utterly disordered.
Do not be angry and perturbed at my restless state.