Word Meaning
मंज़ूर
manzoor
hiAdjective
Meaning
Accepted, approved, agreeable, or viewed with favor.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'manzoor' signifies that which is approved, favored, or chosen. In the provided couplet, it conveys that divine radiance desired and accepted this specific worldly form—the beloved's stature and countenance—to manifest its illumination.
Etymology
Arabic (منظور), passive participle of the root n-ẓ-r (نظر), meaning looked upon, regarded with favor, or approved.
Usage
Frequently used in ghazal poetry to denote acceptance of the beloved's tyranny or submission to divine decree.
Examples
dil ko har ek faisla tera manzoor hai
raah-e-wafa mein har sitam manzoor hua
Synonyms
क़बूलपसंदमक़बूल
Related Words
नज़रमंज़रनाज़िर