Word Meaning
ख़ुर्रम
khurram
hiadjective
Meaning
Happy, cheerful, delighted, fresh, or flourishing.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'khurram' denotes a state of profound joy, delight, or blooming freshness. In this couplet, it describes the poet's unfettered heart as persistently happy and untroubled by worldly constraints, while simultaneously punning on the poet's pen-name (takhallus). The sentiment parallels the blossoming nature of a bud whose inner sweetness cannot be stolen.
Etymology
From Persian خرم (khurram), signifying cheerful, delightful, flourishing, or joyful.
Usage
In the ghazal, it is frequently used to evoke the delight of spring, romantic fulfillment, or a spiritually contented heart.
Examples
dil-e-khurram ko gham se kya nisbat
rahe khurram hamesha tera chaman
Synonyms
शादमसरूरख़ुशप्रसन्न
Related Words
ख़ुर्रमीख़ुर्रम-दिलख़ुर्रम-तर