Word Meaning
क़ाफ़िला-सालारों
qafila-salaron
hinoun
Meaning
Caravan leaders, guides, or commanders who lead a journey.
Detailed Meaning
It denotes the commanders or guides of a traveling caravan, frequently used metaphorically for socio-political leaders. In this couplet, it refers to contemporary leaders who lack the humility and spiritual shepherdhood characteristic of Moses. The poet laments that formal leadership no longer carries the true, selfless essence of guidance.
Etymology
Compound of Arabic qāfilah (caravan) and Persian sālār (leader, chief).
Usage
In Urdu poetry, it frequently symbolizes political or intellectual guides of a community.
Examples
The path was lost due to the negligence of the caravan leaders.
The people looked in vain toward the caravan leaders for direction.
Synonyms
मीर-ए-कारवाँरहनुमापेशवासरदार
Related Words
क़ाफ़िलासालारकारवाँमंज़िल