Meaning of
bujhdili
बुझदिली • بزدلی
English
cowardice; lack of courage
Hindi
कायरता; साहस की कमी
Urdu
بزدلی; ہمت کی کمی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ishq men buzdili nahin hoti
be-wafaai ki ye nishaani hai
1
khudkushi maana nahin hai buzdeli par
khudkushi to masale ka hal nahin hai
3
agar himmat lado seena dikha kar tumna achchhii buzdeli harkat tumhaari hai
2
be-wafaai ya wafadari ya majboori ahem arkaan lekin
buzdili ki aur himmat ki kahaanii bhi nihaan is ishq men hai
1
ishq men buzdili nahin hoti
be-wafaai ki ye nishaani hai
1
khudkushi maana nahin hai buzdeli par
khudkushi to masale ka hal nahin hai
3
Nuance
Bujhdili evokes a sense of inner conflict and hesitation. In poetry, it often symbolizes the struggle between desire and fear, where the heart yearns for action but the mind is shackled by doubt.
Poetic Usage
Poets use bujhdili to explore themes of missed opportunities and the paralysis of indecision. It contrasts with bravery, highlighting the human condition's vulnerability.
Closing Insight
Bujhdili captures the silent battles within, where courage is both a distant dream and an ever-present challenge.