चोर

Meaning

Thief, stealer; one who acts stealthily, illicitly, or hides away.

Detailed Meaning

Literally denotes a thief or one who takes something unlawfully. In this couplet, it is used metaphorically against Khizr, accusing him of gaining immortality furtively like an outlaw or thief, in contrast to mortals who live publicly and face real trials.

Etymology

Sanskrit 'चौर' (caura) / 'चोर' (cora) via Prakrit into Hindi and Urdu.

Usage

In ghazal poetry, 'chor' often symbolizes the beloved who steals the lover's heart or a person who conceals their actions and evades open public scrutiny.

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