Word Meaning
शिकार
shikār
hinoun
Meaning
Prey, quarry, game, or the act of hunting.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and Urdu poetry, 'shikār' denotes prey, captive game, or the hunt itself. In this couplet, it metaphorically signifies how even the stately cypress tree and the turtle-dove are captivated and fallen as helpless prey to the beloved's graceful stature. The term highlights the devastating allure of the beloved who rides out like a huntsman ensnaring all beauty.
Etymology
Persian (شکار - shikār)
Usage
In classical ghazal, the lover is routinely depicted as the willing 'shikār' (prey) brought down by the predatory glances and tyranny of the beloved.
Examples
To fall prey to a single glance of the beloved
A captive heart caught in the hunt of love
Synonyms
सैदनख़चीरक़ैदी
Related Words
शिकारीशिकारगाहसैयाद