Meaning of
be-rukh
बे-रुख़ • بے رخ
English
indifferent; aloof; unresponsive
Hindi
उदासीन; अलग-थलग; अनुत्तरदायी
Urdu
بے پرواہ; الگ تھلگ; غیر جوابی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
teri ab yaad se saansen chalengi
amaan aasaan kab hai berukhi bhi
1
tumhaari berukhi ke theek peeche
hamaara ishq bhi to pal raha hai
23
teesri dafa ham sab kuchh samajh ga.e jaani
teesri dafa bhi tumne kaha nahin kuchh bhi
7
tumhaari berukhi ab sah nahin paate
ha
men tum maar do ab jaan se jaanaan
6
bebasi kii zaroorat nahin hai
be-rukhi kii zaroorat nahin hai
main karunga muhabbat kisi se
ab usii kii zaroorat nahin hai
5
ab taalluq ko taalluq se mil
aanaa kaisa
ho ga.e KHaak to phir laut ke aanaa kaisa
tumko milnaa hi nahin tha to bataa sakte the
be-rukhi ye ye takalluf ye bah
aanaa kaisa
4
maashooq kii be-rukhi to le letii hai jaañ 'aashiq kii bhi
laachaar mohabbat men 'aashiq kii jaañ kii qeemat kya hai
4
yuñ to vo shaKHs bilkul be-gunah hai
zamaane ki magar us pe nigah hai
hamaare darmiyaañ jo dooriyaan hain
yaqeenan teesri koi wajah hai
4
reza-reza ho ga.e hain aur kya
apne dhun men kho ga.e hain aur kya
kah raha hai berookhi karte hain ham
tere jaise ho ga.e hain aur kya
3
teri berukhi ke sabab ek dar hai
kisi din nazar bhi na aaya tu to phir
2
teri ab yaad se saansen chalengi
amaan aasaan kab hai berukhi bhi
1
tumhaari berukhi ke theek peeche
hamaara ishq bhi to pal raha hai
23
Nuance
The term 'be-rukh' conveys a sense of emotional distance, a coldness that can be both protective and isolating. In poetry, it often reflects the complexities of human relationships where warmth is absent.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'be-rukh' to explore themes of isolation and emotional detachment. It serves as a counterpoint to words of affection, highlighting the absence of connection.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'be-rukh' is a mirror reflecting the void where warmth once resided.