Word Meaning
भड़के
bhaṛke
hiverb
Meaning
Flares up, blazes, or gets kindled intensely.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'भड़के है' is an archaic present tense construction equivalent to modern 'भड़कती है' (flares up). In this couplet, it describes the flame of grief bursting into intense blaze within the lover's heart. It underscores how emotional agony manifests as a physical spectacle of fire for the beloved's delight.
Etymology
Hindustani origin, derived from the onomatopoeic verb भड़कना (bhaṛaknā), representing the sudden bursting of a flame.
Usage
The archaic verb phrasing with an inflected stem ending in 'e' followed by 'hai' is characteristic of early classical Urdu masters like Mir Taqi Mir.
Examples
The fire of grief flares up anew each night.
A single spark causes love to blaze furiously.
Synonyms
दहकेसुलगेजले
Related Words
भड़कनाशोलाआतिशअंगार