Word Meaning
उज़्र-ख़्वाह
uzr-khwah
hinoun / adjective
Meaning
One who apologizes, offers an excuse, or condones an act.
Detailed Meaning
The term literally denotes one who offers an apology or advances an excuse on someone's behalf. In the cited couplet, it assumes a profound mystical shade, presenting the Divine as the one who Himself excuses and validates the ecstatic rapture of creation, since that state is solely induced by His pervasive manifestation.
Etymology
Compound of Arabic 'uzr' (عذر, excuse/apology) and Persian 'khwah' (خواہ, stem of khwastan, wanting/seeking).
Usage
In classical poetry, it is used for a contrite lover before the beloved, or for the forgiving nature of the Divine toward human frailties.
Examples
Standing as an apologizer before the beloved's wrath
He himself became the excuser of my flaws
Synonyms
माज़रत-ख़्वाहमुआफ़ी-तलब
Related Words
उज़्रउज़्र-ख़्वाहीख़्वाहिश