Word Meaning
ख़ुश-ताले
khush-tāle
hiadjective
Meaning
Fortunate, lucky, blessed with good stars or destiny.
Detailed Meaning
A Persian-Arabic compound adjective meaning fortunate or having an auspicious rising star. In the couplet, the poet contrasts himself with those lucky lovers who find joy in love, whereas his own lot has brought only misery. It conveys the idea that true joy in love requires an extraordinarily blessed destiny.
Etymology
Persian 'khush' (good, pleasant) + Arabic 'ṭāli‘' (rising star, ascendant/horoscope).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it is often employed in astrological motifs of fate, contrasted with the ill-starred lover ('bad-tāle').
Examples
Only a fortunate one finds peace in longing.
He was considered fortunate under the auspicious gaze of fate.
Synonyms
ख़ुश-क़िस्मतनेक-बख़्तसआदत-मंदभाग्यवान
Related Words
तालेबद-तालेताले-वरख़ुश-बख़्त