Meaning of
be-wajh
बे-वज्ह • بے وجہ
English
without reason; pointless
Hindi
बिना कारण; निरर्थक
Urdu
بغیر وجہ; بے مقصد
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
unki sohbat men ga.e sambhale dobara toote
ham kisi shaKHs ko de de ke sahaara toote
ye ajab rasm hai bilkul na samajh aayi ha
men
pyaar bhi ham hi karen dil bhi hamaara toote
95
mujh se mat poochho ke us shaKHs men kya achha hai
achchhe achhon se mujhe meraa bura achha hai
kis tarah mujh se muhabbat men koi jeet gaya
ye na kah dena ke bistar men badaa achha hai
569
sochun to saari umr mohabbat men kat gaii
dekhooñ to ek shaKHs bhi meraa nahin hua
553
ye mujhe chain kyun nahin padta
ek hi shaKHs tha jahaan men kya
511
kya khabar kaun tha vo aur meraa kya lagta tha
jisse milkar mujhe har shaKHs bura lagta tha
444
muddaton baad ik shaKHs se milne ke li.e
aaina dekha gaya baal sanwaare ga.e
314
main bhi ik shakhs pe ik shart laga baitha tha
tum bhi ik roz isee khel men haaroge mujhe
eed ke din ki tarah tumne mujhe zaayaa' kiya
main samajhta tha muhabbat se guzaaroge mujhe
129
ab mazid usse ye rishta nahin rakha jaata
jisse ik shaKHs ka parda nahin rakha jaata
padhne jaata hooñ to tasmee nahin baandhe jaate
ghar palatta hooñ to basta nahin rakha jaata
129
khushi se kaanp rahi theen ye ungaliyaan itni
delete ho gaya ik shaKHs sev karne men
122
ye kis ne baagh se us shaKHs ko bula liya hai
parind ud ga.e pedon ne munh banaa liya hai
use pata tha main choone men vaqt leta hooñ
so us ne vasl ka doraaniya badha liya hai
110
unki sohbat men ga.e sambhale dobara toote
ham kisi shaKHs ko de de ke sahaara toote
ye ajab rasm hai bilkul na samajh aayi ha
men
pyaar bhi ham hi karen dil bhi hamaara toote
95
mujh se mat poochho ke us shaKHs men kya achha hai
achchhe achhon se mujhe meraa bura achha hai
kis tarah mujh se muhabbat men koi jeet gaya
ye na kah dena ke bistar men badaa achha hai
569
Nuance
The phrase 'be-wajh' evokes a sense of emptiness or lack of purpose. In poetry, it often reflects the inexplicable nature of emotions or actions that defy logic, highlighting the human tendency to act or feel without clear rationale.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'be-wajh' to express the futility of certain pursuits or the inexplicable nature of love and longing. It contrasts with words that denote purpose or reason, emphasizing the chaos of the heart.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'be-wajh' serves as a reminder of the mysteries that govern human emotions.