Meaning of
bai'
बै'अ • بیع
English
sale; transaction
Hindi
बिक्री; लेन-देन
Urdu
فروخت; لین دین
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
phir aaj adam shaam se gamgeen hai tabeeyat
phir aaj sar-e-shaam main kuchh soch raha hooñ
25
karta nahin khayal teraa is khayal se
tang aa gaya agar tu meri dekhbhaal se
chal mere saath aur tabiyat ki fikr chhod
do meel door hai meraa ghar aspataal se
158
kaise aakaash men sooraakh nahin ho saka
ek patthar to tabi'at se uchaalo yaaro
91
kuchh tabiyat men udaasi bhi hua karti hai
har koi ishq ka maara ho zaroori to nahin
60
ham hain rahe-ummeed se bilkul pare pare
ab intzaar aapka koi kare kare
maine to yuñ hi apni tabiyat sunaai thii
tum to lagin safaaiyaan dene are are
54
tum is KHamosh tabeeyat pe tanj mat karna
vo sochta hai bahut aur bolta kam hai
52
mujhe ye dar hai teri aarzoo na mit jaa.e
bahut dinon se tabeeyat mirii udaas nahin
36
zaraa sa gham hua aur ro diye ham
badi naazuk tabeeyat ho gaii hai
35
ham-rahee ki baat mat kar imtihaan ho jaayega
ham subuk ho jaayenge tujh ko giran ho jaayega
30
ishq se tabeeyat ne zeest ka mazaa paaya
dard ki davaa paai dard-e-be-dawa paaya
29
phir aaj adam shaam se gamgeen hai tabeeyat
phir aaj sar-e-shaam main kuchh soch raha hooñ
25
karta nahin khayal teraa is khayal se
tang aa gaya agar tu meri dekhbhaal se
chal mere saath aur tabiyat ki fikr chhod
do meel door hai meraa ghar aspataal se
158
Nuance
In its original sense, 'bai'' refers to the act of selling or a transaction. In poetry, it often symbolizes the exchange of emotions or the trade of one's soul for love or desire.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'bai'' to explore themes of sacrifice and exchange. It evokes the idea of giving up something precious for love. It contrasts with words of possession, highlighting the transient nature of worldly ties.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'bai'' becomes a metaphor for the heart's transactions. It reminds us of the delicate balance between gain and loss.