Meaning of
bein
बैन • بین
English
lament; mourning
Hindi
विलाप; शोक
Urdu
نوحہ; ماتم
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
bekar khayaalon se lipt kar nahin dekha
jo kuchh bhi hua ham ne palat kar nahin dekha
is dar se ke kat jaa.e na beenaai ke reshe
aankhoñ ne teri raahon se hatkar nahin dekha
28
unke gesu khulen to yaar bane baat meri
ik rabar band ne jakadi hui hai raat meri
106
tareekiyo ko aag lage aur diya jale
ye raat bein karti rahe aur diya jale
us ki zabaan men itnaa asar hai ki nisf shab
vo raushni ki baat kare aur diya jale
103
ghar ki taqseem men anganaai ganwa baithe hain
phool gulshan se shanaasaai ganwa baithe hain
baat aankhoñ se samajh lene ka daava mat kar
ham isee shauq men beenaai ganwa baithe hain
59
phir ek roz muqaddar se haar maani gayi
zabeen choom ke bola gaya KHuda haafiz
58
chaahat men mar jaane waali ladki ho
tum sachmuch afsaane waali ladki ho
aakhiri bench pe baithne vaala ladka main
jaao tum awwal aane waali ladki ho
55
aankh men paani rakho honton pe chingaari rakho
zinda rahna hai to tarkeebein bahut saari rakho
49
roomaal le liya hai kisi maah-jabeen se
kab tak paseena ponchte ham aasteen se
ye aañsuon ke daagh hain aañsu hi dhoyenge
ye daagh dhul na paayenge washing masheen se
47
na koi been bajai na tokri khuli
bas ek phone milaane pe saanp baitha hai
koi bhi ladki akeli nazar nahin aati
yahaañ har ek khazane pe saanp baitha hai
43
chooma tha ek din kisi gul ki jabeen ko
lehje se aaj tak mere khushboo nahin gaii
42
bekar khayaalon se lipt kar nahin dekha
jo kuchh bhi hua ham ne palat kar nahin dekha
is dar se ke kat jaa.e na beenaai ke reshe
aankhoñ ne teri raahon se hatkar nahin dekha
28
unke gesu khulen to yaar bane baat meri
ik rabar band ne jakadi hui hai raat meri
106
Nuance
The word 'bein' evokes a deep sense of sorrow and mourning. In its original sense, it refers to the act of lamenting, often in response to loss or tragedy. Poetry has expanded this sense to encompass a broader emotional landscape, where 'bein' becomes a vessel for expressing profound grief and the human condition's fragility.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'bein' to convey the depths of sorrow. It can be a metaphor for the soul's cry. It contrasts with words of joy and celebration, highlighting the duality of human experience.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'bein' becomes a poignant reminder of life's ephemeral nature. It captures the essence of human vulnerability.