Word Meaning
ख़ीरा
khīra
Meaning
Dazzled, blinded by intense glare, astonished, or confounded.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'khīra' denotes a state where the eyes are overwhelmed or blinded by excessive brilliance. In Iqbal's couplet, it signifies being seduced or bewildered by the sparkling intellectual glamour of the Western world. The poet's inner vision, protected by sacred spiritual heritage, remains untainted and undazzled.
Etymology
Persian (خیرہ / khīrah), signifying dazzled, confounded, astonished, or obscure.
Usage
Frequently compounded in forms like 'khīra-kun' (dazzling) or used with 'karnā' to depict the overwhelming impact of divine or mortal beauty on the observer's sight.
Examples
His eyes were dazzled by the radiant vision.
To remain undazzled amid worldly splendor.