Meaning of
bheekh
भीख़ • بیخ
English
alms; charity; begging
Hindi
दान; भिक्षा; भीख माँगना
Urdu
خیرات; صدقہ; بھیک مانگنا
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
jaane waale se kaho jaayen kahiin bhi jaayen
ishq kii bheekh bhala kitnii dafa maangu main
1
mujhe paana hai gar tujh ko to minnat kar duaaein kar
ki main vo hooñ nahin jo bheekh men mil jaaunga tujh ko
6
main us se bheekh maangoon to mohabbat mil bhi sakti hai
magar kahti hai khuddaari mohabbat bheekh ki aur tu
4
main raqs kyon na karoon yaar apni kismat par
ke bheekh milti hain jisse vo dar tumhaara hain
2
haar gaya darwaaze par dastak de de kar
maang raha tha ek faqeer muhabbat ki bheekh
2
bheekh ye har saal mujh...ko kam se kam do baar do
aankhoñ ke kashkol ko tum bheekh men deedaar do
2
bhikaari tha nahin par bheekh tak maangi
kisi se saath rahne ke li.e maine
2
raah se bhatke hue ham ghar bhi chhoota so alag
baad men phir rahzano ne ham ko lootaa so alag
is nagar men ham faqiro'n kii burii haalat hui
bheekh bhi paai nahin kashkol toota so alag
2
ye insaan bhala bheekh kaise yahaañ maang lete hain
mujhe to khuda se dua maangte sharm aati hai
1
bheekh koii maangne ko roz dil se jaagta hai
dar-b-dar maujoodgi ke hi li.e vo bhaagta hai
1
jaane waale se kaho jaayen kahiin bhi jaayen
ishq kii bheekh bhala kitnii dafa maangu main
1
mujhe paana hai gar tujh ko to minnat kar duaaein kar
ki main vo hooñ nahin jo bheekh men mil jaaunga tujh ko
6
Nuance
The word 'bheekh' carries a sense of humility and need. In its literal sense, it refers to the act of seeking alms or charity. In poetry, it often symbolizes the human condition of vulnerability and dependence, a poignant reminder of the fragility of existence and the interconnectedness of society.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'bheekh' to explore themes of humility and the human condition. It can evoke images of poverty and the societal obligation to care for one another. The word often contrasts with pride and self-sufficiency.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'bheekh' serves as a gentle reminder of our shared humanity and the delicate balance between giving and receiving.