Meaning of
be-dili
बे-दिली • بے دلی
English
lack of heart; indifference
Hindi
दिल की कमी; उदासीनता
Urdu
دل کی کمی; بے حسی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
dil se kuchh to kaho ki vo pighle
be-dili aankh-tar nahin hoti
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
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
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
sadaa be-dili hi mili to hua kya
ha
men bhi magar muskurana nahin hai
1
dil se kuchh to kaho ki vo pighle
be-dili aankh-tar nahin hoti
1
bedili kya yun hi din guzar jaayenge
sirf zinda rahe ham to mar jaayenge
106
Nuance
The term 'be-dili' evokes a sense of emotional void, a heart that is untouched by passion or enthusiasm. In poetry, this word captures the essence of a soul that has grown weary, perhaps through disillusionment or sorrow, and now stands aloof from the fervor of life.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'be-dili' to express themes of lost love or existential ennui. It contrasts with words of passion and fervor, highlighting a state of emotional detachment. It can also suggest a deeper philosophical resignation.
Closing Insight
In the quiet of 'be-dili', one finds a mirror to the soul's silent retreat from the world.