Meaning of
bayyat
बय्यत • بیت
English
verse; couplet
Hindi
शेर; दोहा
Urdu
شعر; دوہا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
guzarta hi nahin vo ek lamha
idhar main hooñ ki beeta ja raha hooñ
28
aaj ik aur baras beet gaya us ke baghair
jis ke hote hue hote the zamaane mere
90
baithe hain chain se kahii j
aanaa to hai nahin
ham be-gharon ka koi thik
aanaa to hai nahin
tum bhi ho beete vaqt ke maanind hoo-b-hoo
tum ne bhi yaad aanaa hai aanaa to hai nahin
77
be-naam sa ye dard thehar kyun nahin jaata
jo beet gaya hai vo guzar kyun nahin jaata
63
har dhadakte patthar ko log dil samjhte hain
umren beet jaati hain dil ko dil banaane men
51
kuchh log khayaalon se chale jaayen to soyen
beete hue din raat na yaad aayen to soyen
42
ek baras aur beet gaya
kab tak KHaak udaani hai
35
aap pahluu men jo baitheen to sambhal kar baitheen
dil-e-betaab ko aadat hai machal jaane ki
33
be-khu
dii men le liya bosa KHataa kijeye muaaf
ye dil-e-betaab ki saari KHataa thii main na tha
30
mujhe to uskaa bheetri ghubaar hai nikaalna
so aankh choomta hooñ uske hont choomta nahin
29
guzarta hi nahin vo ek lamha
idhar main hooñ ki beeta ja raha hooñ
28
aaj ik aur baras beet gaya us ke baghair
jis ke hote hue hote the zamaane mere
90
Nuance
In its original sense, 'bayyat' refers to a single unit of poetry, often encapsulating a complete thought or emotion. In poetry, it becomes a vessel of profound expression, where each line can stand alone yet is part of a greater whole.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'bayyat' to encapsulate a moment of clarity or a poignant emotion. It serves as a building block in ghazals and other poetic forms, where each couplet can convey a distinct theme.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'bayyat' is a testament to the power of brevity and depth.