Word Meaning
मुरीद
murīd
Meaning
A disciple, spiritual follower, or seeker guided by a mentor.
Detailed Meaning
In Sufism, a murid is an aspirant who pledges spiritual allegiance to a master (sheikh or pir). In this couplet, it denotes a simple-hearted devotee whose sincere tears lead to genuine repentance, contrasting with the complacent sheikh. The word underscores earnest spiritual striving over mere religious authority.
Etymology
Arabic, active participle from the root r-w-d (أَرَادَ / arāda, meaning 'to want' or 'to intend'); literally 'one who desires or wills' the divine path.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, the humble murid is often juxtaposed against the pedantic sheikh to highlight true inner piety over rigid outer ritualism.
Examples
A humble murid sitting at the threshold of the Pir.
The faithful murid was blessed with divine grace.