Word Meaning
मुस्तइद
musta'id
hiadjective
Meaning
Ready, prepared, prompt, or fully resolved.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'mustaid' conveys being fully prepared, vigilant, or resolved to face an ordeal. In Mir's couplet, it highlights the lover's absolute readiness and courage to sacrifice his life for love.
Etymology
Arabic musta'idd (مستعدّ), active participle of ista'adda, meaning to prepare oneself or be ready.
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal poetry to depict a lover or warrior resolute and primed for self-sacrifice.
Examples
ever ready to face trial
prepared to depart at once
Synonyms
तैयारआमादातत्परकमरबस्ता
Related Words
इस्तिदादतैयारीआमादगी