Meaning of
be-dil
बे-दिल • بے دل
English
heartless; indifferent; unfeeling
Hindi
निर्दयी; उदासीन; भावहीन
Urdu
بے دل; بے حس; لاپرواہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ha
men be-dili ye ganwaana nahin hai
charaaghon ko phir se jalana nahin hai
1
bedili kya yun hi din guzar jaayenge
sirf zinda rahe ham to mar jaayenge
106
kal dopahar ajeeb ik bedili rahi
bas tilliyaan jalaakar bujhaata raha hooñ main
73
tang aa chuke hain kashmaksh-e-zindagi se ham
thukra na den jahaan ko kahii be-dili se ham
35
dil bhi ajeeb khaana-e-wahdat-pasand tha
is ghar men ya to tu raha ya bedili rahi
us ne to yuñ hi ped banaya tha ret par
miTTi vahaañ hazaar baras tak hari rahi
25
wahin par aa gaya KHud chaand chalkar
jahaan besabr ho khola jharokha
3
bebaasi hai bekasi hai bedili hai zindagi
bas yuñ hi jeete rahe to khudkushi hai zindagi
2
paagalon ki tarah zindagi ho gaii
ishq se jo ha
men be-dili ho gaii
2
agar pahli muhabbat se mile dhokha
kaii dil todta be-dil nahin thakta
2
prem ki baat jab bhi hoti hai
dil men ik bedili si hoti hai
tum jo so paao to bataa dena
chain ki neend kaisi hoti hai
2
ha
men be-dili ye ganwaana nahin hai
charaaghon ko phir se jalana nahin hai
1
bedili kya yun hi din guzar jaayenge
sirf zinda rahe ham to mar jaayenge
106
Nuance
The term 'be-dil' conveys a sense of emotional detachment or coldness. In poetry, it often reflects a state of being untouched by love or compassion. It evokes imagery of a barren heart, devoid of warmth or empathy.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'be-dil' to portray characters who are emotionally distant or unaffected by the world around them. It can describe a lover's coldness or a friend's indifference. Often used to contrast with passionate or warm-hearted individuals.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'be-dil' serves as a poignant reminder of the void left by the absence of emotion, a stark contrast to the vibrancy of a loving heart.