Word Meaning
परवेज़ी
parwezī
Meaning
Regal majesty, emperor-like status, pomp or sovereignty akin to King Parvez.
Detailed Meaning
Formed from the royal name 'Parvez' (Khosrow II), the abstract noun signifies imperial grandeur, dominance, or sovereign power. In this verse by Iqbal, it represents worldly kingship and imperial authority, contrasting outer political majesty with inner spiritual sovereignty (faqr). The poet contends that royal pomp remains imperfect without true sovereignty over the realm.
Etymology
Persian: derived from 'Parvez' (پرویز, meaning victorious/triumphant, also Khosrow Parvez) + suffix of abstract noun '-ī' (ی).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'parwezi' is often contrasted with 'faqr' (spiritual dervish-hood) or invoked alongside Farhad's passionate labor to symbolize worldly imperial pride.
Examples
Parwezi is transient without true virtue
the ambition of parwezi