Word Meaning
ख़ुरसंद
khursand
Meaning
Contented, satisfied, happy, or cheerful.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'khursand' describes a person who is spiritually contented and unperturbed by material lack. In this couplet, it pairs with 'tahī-kīsa' (empty-pocketed) to depict the quintessential sufi or qalandar temperament, where poverty coexists with inner joy. It signifies the noble state of being satisfied with whatever life or destiny provides.
Etymology
Persian (خورسند / خرسند), meaning contented, satisfied, or glad.
Usage
In the ghazal, it frequently underscores the dervish-like virtue of contentment (qanā'at) despite worldly destitution.
Examples
Even with empty hands, the lover remained cheerful and contented.
True freedom belongs to the heart that stays satisfied in every circumstance.