Word Meaning
बुल-हवसों
bul-havason
hinoun
Meaning
Lustful pretenders, covetous people, or superficial lovers (plural oblique form).
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetics, a 'bu-al-havas' is a false lover driven by carnal greed or worldly ambition rather than pure devotion. In this couplet, the speaker contrasts his proud spiritual poverty with these self-seeking pretenders to demonstrate his true inner richness. The word carries the Hindustani plural oblique suffix '-on'.
Etymology
Arabic compound from 'abu' (possessor of) + 'al-' (the) + 'hawas' (lust, desire, whim).
Usage
In classical ghazal, it is traditionally contrasted with the 'ashiq-e-sadiq' (true devotee) to disparage shallow, carnal attraction.
Examples
bul-havason ki bazm se daaman bacha ke chal
in bul-havason ko ishq ke rutbe ki kya khabar
Synonyms
हवस-परस्तोंतालिबोंदुन्या-दारों
Related Words
बुल-हवसहवसहवस-परस्तइश्क़