Word Meaning
शिकारी
shikārī
hinoun
Meaning
A hunter, huntsman, or trapper.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'shikārī' denotes an ambitious pursuer, hunter, or trapper. In this verse by Iqbal, it serves as a metaphor for an aspiring spiritual seeker whose true target is the sublime and celestial Huma bird, rather than worldly trivialities. It emphasizes man's noble destiny and latent potential to conquer lofty spiritual realms.
Etymology
Persian (shikār + suffix -ī).
Usage
In classical ghazal, it traditionally symbolizes either the beloved capturing lovers' hearts or the seeker pursuing transcendent ideals.
Examples
A hunter who sets sight on the royal falcon
The hunter laid his unseen snare across the garden
Synonyms
सैय्यादबहेलियाआख़ेटक
Related Words
शिकारदामसैदनख़चीर