Word Meaning
चारासाज़
chāra-sāz
hinoun
Meaning
A healer, cure-provider, or someone who provides relief and remedy.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'chara-saz' signifies a doctor, healer, or savior who alleviates the afflictions of love and life. In Ghalib's couplet, the poet laments that his companions offer moral preaching rather than acting as genuine consolers or healers of his anguish. It contrasts mechanical counsel with true empathetic healing.
Etymology
Persian compound of 'chārah' (remedy, help, means) + 'sāz' (maker/provider, from sāxtan).
Usage
Frequently contrasted in the ghazal with the 'nāseh' (preacher), representing compassionate action versus cold advice.
Examples
The wounded heart found no healer in the city of stone.
Instead of advice, he sought a true remedy from a healer.
Synonyms
तबीबहकीममुआलिजमरहम-निहा
Related Words
चाराचारागरीचाराजूदवा