वारिस

Meaning

An heir, inheritor, or successor.

Detailed Meaning

In Urdu poetry, 'wāris' refers to an heir or one who inherits legacy, rank, or possessions. In this couplet, it appears in the izafat compound 'wāris-e-Parvēz', signifying one who inherits the royal grandeur and splendour of the legendary Persian monarch Khusrow Parvez. The poet highlights the paradox of love elevating humble ascetics (faqīrs) to monarchs of spiritual wealth.

Etymology

Arabic wārith (وارث), active participle from the root w-r-th, meaning 'to inherit'.

Usage

In classical ghazal poetry, it is often employed in izafat constructions to depict the lover as the inheritor of grief, madness, or spiritual sovereignty.

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