Word Meaning
मुख़्लिस
mukhlis
Meaning
Sincere, faithful, devoted, or true friend.
Detailed Meaning
Mukhlis refers to someone who is pure of heart, deeply sincere, and free from deceit or ulterior motives. In Urdu poetry, it frequently denotes a loyal friend, well-wisher, or steadfast lover whose devotion is selfless. In this couplet, the speaker laments that the beloved takes offense without reason even at someone as genuinely devoted and sincere as themselves.
Etymology
Arabic origin, derived from the triconsonantal root خ-ل-ص (kh-l-s), meaning to be pure, clear, or sincere (form IV active participle 'mukhliṣ').
Usage
In classical ghazal, 'mukhlis' is often contrasted with a deceitful world or an indifferent beloved to emphasize the speaker's guileless affection.
Examples
A sincere friend stands by you in times of adversity.
Do not test the devotion of one who is truly sincere.