Word Meaning
बसा
basa
hiverb
Meaning
Settled, inhabited, populated, or established.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'बसा' denotes becoming inhabited, settled, or populated. In this couplet, it appears in conjunction with 'उजड़ा' (deserted or ruined), capturing the endless cycles of ruin and fragile rehabilitation that the metaphorical 'city of the heart' experiences amid relentless sorrows. It underscores the fleeting nature of emotional stability before total devastation.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'vas' (to dwell, reside) via Prakrit into Hindustani 'basna'.
Usage
Frequently juxtaposed with 'उजड़ना' in the ghazal tradition to evoke the fragile settlements and ruin of 'shahr-e-dil' (the city of the heart).
Examples
A deserted town that was once happily settled
The heart that was settled only with grief
Synonyms
आबादमुक़ीमक़ायम
Related Words
बसनाबस्तीबसेराउजड़ना