Sanskrit · noun · Nation, Faith & Society

Bheek

भीख

said bheek

Meaning

Alms; that which is begged or given to a beggar.

Usage & notes

The alms the beggar receives. In freedom poetry, liberty that is begged for (bheek mein mili azadi) is contrasted scornfully with liberty that is won.

Related words

PERSIAN

Gada

A beggar or mendicant.

PERSIAN

Gadaai

Begging, mendicancy; the life or act of a beggar.

ARABIC

Khairaat

Alms or charity given to the poor and needy.

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