Word Meaning
ज़-कार
za-kar
hiprepositional phrase
Meaning
From work, business, or the affairs of something.
Detailed Meaning
Formed by the poetic Persian preposition 'za' (a contraction of 'az', meaning 'from') combined with 'kar' (work, task, or affair). In this couplet, it governs 'kar-e-jahan' (affairs of the world), indicating complete withdrawal and detachment of the heart from worldly concerns. It reflects the classical Sufistic theme of mystical renunciation and tranquility away from mundane pursuits.
Etymology
Persian: contraction of 'az' (from) + 'kar' (action, deed, business).
Usage
Frequently used in classical Persian-influenced Urdu verse to fit poetic meters where 'az' is shortened to 'za'.
Examples
Free from the business of the world
Detached from worldly labor
Synonyms
अज़-कारफ़ारिग़-अज़-कारबे-कार
Related Words
कार-ए-जहाँऊफ़्तादाकारअज़