Word Meaning
भूले
bhūle
hiverb
Meaning
Misled, fell into delusion, or were deceived by trusting.
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, 'bhūle' carries the idiomatic sense of being misled or taken in by deceptive promises, rather than simple forgetfulness. The poet laments having naively believed the beloved's oaths, leading to a foolish and vain illusion (khayal-e-kham). It conveys the speaker's self-reproach for falling prey to the beloved's insincerity.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'विस्मृ' (vismṛ) / Prakrit 'विसुमरइ' (visumarai), evolving into Hindi/Urdu 'भूलना' (bhūlnā).
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, 'bhūlnā' often denotes being enticed or led astray by the beloved's false oaths rather than everyday memory loss.
Examples
Deceived by sweet promises
We strayed and forgot the path
Synonyms
बहकेधोखा खाएफ़रेब खाए
Related Words
भूलभुलानाभूला-भटका