ख़्वार

Meaning

Disgraced, abased, humiliated, or wretched.

Detailed Meaning

In Persian and classical Urdu poetry, 'khwār' describes a person who has fallen into utter disgrace, wretchedness, or lowliness. In Mir's couplet, it highlights the lover's absolute loss of dignity and value in the eyes of the indifferent beloved. It reflects the tragic normalization of humiliation in the path of romantic devotion.

Etymology

Persian (خوار, meaning vile, abject, or contemptible).

Usage

In the ghazal tradition, 'khwār' is commonly used alongside wandering (ख़्वार फिरना) to portray the lover's public abasement and total loss of worldly honor.

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