Word Meaning
आज़ाद
aazaad
hiadjective
Meaning
Free, unconstrained, independent, or detached from worldly and orthodox ties.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'aazaad' denotes not just political or physical freedom, but an antinomian or mystical detachment from worldly conventions and religious dogmatism. In this couplet, it describes the deceased poet himself as an unconventional, carefree dervish-like figure whose inner freedom was absolute despite worldly ruin.
Etymology
Persian (آزاد - āzād), signifying free, noble, or untrammeled.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'aazaad' frequently honours the figure of the rind or faqir whose spiritual emancipation defies orthodox judgment.
Examples
To live free from the shackles of worldly pride
A wandering heart unburdened by attachments
Synonyms
स्वतंत्ररिहाबे-नियाज़फ़ारिग़
Related Words
आज़ादीआज़ाद-मंशआज़ाद-रविश