Word Meaning
ख़िज़र
Khizr
Meaning
Khidr, the legendary prophet-guide of lost travelers; an archetypal spiritual mentor.
Detailed Meaning
In Islamic tradition and classical Urdu poetry, Khizr (Al-Khidr) is an immortal figure believed to guide lost wanderers and possess the secret of eternal life. In this couplet, he represents the quintessential guide, whose conventional wisdom is contrasted with the paradoxical path of love. The poet suggests that in the realm of passion, ordinary guidance fails so profoundly that even Khizr might be perceived as lost.
Etymology
Arabic (al-Khiḍr, literally 'the Green One').
Usage
In the ghazal, Khizr frequently symbolizes the ultimate guide, often ironically rejected by the lover whose spiritual journey transcends conventional direction.
Examples
What need have I of Khizr's guidance on this path?
Even Khizr stands bewildered in the desert of longing.