Meaning of
bekhayaali
बेख़याली • بے خیالی
English
absent-mindedness; distraction
Hindi
अन्यमनस्कता; ध्यान भटकना
Urdu
غفلت; توجہ کا ہٹ جانا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
tere khayal men the gum apna khayal kis ko tha
aisi bhi bekhayaali ka yaar malaal kis ko tha
1
baat karte hue be-khayaali men zulfen khulii chhod dii
ham nihtthon pe usne ye kaisi balaaen khulii chhod dii
saath jab tak rahe ek lamhe ko bhi rabt toota nahin
usne aañkhen agar band kar li to baanhe khule chhod dii
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KHud ko mere dil men rakhkar bhool ja
bekhayaali is kadar badh jaane de
3
bad-havaasi hai be-khayaali hai
kya ye haalat bhi koi haalat hai
zindagi se hai jang shaam-o-sehar
maut se shikwa hai shikaayat hai
2
kabhi sukoon muyassar nahin hua mujh ko
dil e faqeer dukhaaya tha bekhayaali men
1
haath jhaade the bekhayaali men
gir ga.e yaar aasteenon se
1
tere khayal men the gum apna khayal kis ko tha
aisi bhi bekhayaali ka yaar malaal kis ko tha
1
baat karte hue be-khayaali men zulfen khulii chhod dii
ham nihtthon pe usne ye kaisi balaaen khulii chhod dii
saath jab tak rahe ek lamhe ko bhi rabt toota nahin
usne aañkhen agar band kar li to baanhe khule chhod dii
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Nuance
The word 'bekhayaali' conveys a state of mind where one is lost in thoughts, detached from the immediate surroundings. In poetry, it often reflects a deeper emotional turmoil or longing, where the heart is preoccupied with unfulfilled desires.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'bekhayaali' to express the inner conflict of a lover. It signifies a mind wandering in the labyrinth of emotions. The word captures the essence of longing and the pain of separation.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'bekhayaali' reveals the silent battles within the heart. It is a testament to the restless spirit of longing.