यक-बख़्त

Meaning

Blessed with singular fortune or favored by a steady destiny.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'yak-bakht' refers to someone endowed with a singular, unified, or constant good fortune. In this verse, it evokes the pinnacle of sublime destiny offered in tribute to freedom from worldly ties, cautioning against accepting royal patronage.

Etymology

Persian compound formed from 'yak' (one, single) and 'bakht' (fortune, luck, destiny).

Usage

Found occasionally in high classical ghazal to denote an elevated state of fortune uncompromised by reliance on worldly patrons.

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