Word Meaning
नज़रों
nazron
Meaning
Eyes, glances, sight; also discerning beholders in compound usage.
Detailed Meaning
The oblique plural of 'nazar', referring to glances, eyes, or vision. In this couplet, as part of the phrase 'saahab-nazron', it denotes people of discernment, insight, or refined appreciation. It emphasizes that even the keenest and most perceptive observers are captivated by the sanctified dust of the beloved's footstep.
Etymology
Arabic root n-ẓ-r (ن-ظ-ر) meaning to look or observe, passed through Persian into Urdu/Hindi with the Hindustani plural suffix '-on'.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it often denotes both the sensory gaze of the lover/beloved and the elevated spiritual vision of enlightened souls.
Examples
Away from my eyes, where will you seek refuge?
In the sight of the wise, humility is great wealth.