Word Meaning
बाज़ी-ख़ुर
bāzī-xur
hiadjective
Meaning
Deceived, duped, or misled; one who falls victim to a trick.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning 'one who suffers or swallows a trick', the term denotes being deceived, tricked, or outmaneuvered. In this couplet, it describes the discerning perception of thinkers being entrapped by the cosmic illusion of existence and non-existence. It emphasizes how even enlightened intellects are captivated by worldly mirages.
Etymology
Persian compound of 'bāzī' (game, trick) and 'xur' (agentive root of xurdan, to eat or suffer).
Usage
In classical ghazals, it is used to describe human vulnerability to the illusions of fate, love, and existence.
Examples
a heart duped by the illusions of life
prey to the cunning tricks of fate
Synonyms
फ़रेब-ख़ुर्दाधोखा-ख़ुर्दामख़्दू
Related Words
बाज़ीफ़रेबबाज़ीगरबाज़ीगाह