Meaning of

had-e-beenaai

हद-ए-बीनाई • حد بینائی

English

limit of vision; boundary of sight

Hindi

दृष्टि की सीमा; देखने की हद

Urdu

نظر کی حد; دیکھنے کی حد

Origin

Persian

Ash'aar

main bhatkata hi raha dasht-e-shanaasaai men
koi utara hi nahin rooh ki gehraai men

kya milaaya hai bataa jaam-e-paziraai men
khoob nashsha hai teri hausla-afzaai men

teri yaadon ki sui prem ka dhaaga meraa
kaam aa.e hain bahut zaKHmon ki turpaai men

das rahi hai ye siyah-raat ki naagin mujh...ko
bhar rahi zahr-e-khamoshi rag-e-tanhaai men

surma-e-makr-o-fareb aankhoñ men jab se hai laga
tab se hai khoob izafa had-e-beenaai men

fikr-o-fan rang-e-taghazzul na ghazal ki KHushboo
bas laga rehta hooñ main qaafiya-paimaai men

seekh paani se hunar kaam anees aayega
daud kar KHud hi chala aata hai gehraai men

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Nuance

The phrase evokes the boundary where sight meets the unknown. In poetry, it symbolizes the limits of perception and understanding, often hinting at the mysteries beyond human comprehension.

Poetic Usage

Poets use it to explore themes of knowledge and ignorance. It often contrasts with the boundless nature of imagination. It can also signify the end of a journey or quest.

Closing Insight

The phrase captures the delicate balance between what is seen and what remains hidden.

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