Word Meaning
फ़रहाद
Farhad
Meaning
Farhad; the legendary Persian lover who carved Mount Behistun for Shirin.
Detailed Meaning
Farhad is a legendary figure in Persian romantic lore, celebrated for his relentless devotion as the stonecutter who carved through Mount Behistun to win Shirin. In this couplet, he serves as an example of mastering a skill, showing how his proficiency with the axe enabled him to reach his beloved. In classical poetry, he is the archetype of steadfast, industrious love.
Etymology
Persian (فرهاد / Farhād), related to Old Iranian and Parthian Frahāt (Phraates).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, Farhad is invoked alongside Majnun as a prime archetype of tragic devotion, specifically representing laborious and active struggle for love.
Examples
The pickaxe of Farhad striking the stony mountain
A lover like Farhad who gave his life for his beloved