Word Meaning
शाहवार
shahwar
Meaning
Fit for a king; royal, precious, or magnificent (especially of a pearl).
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning worthy of a king or royal, 'shahwar' describes something of the utmost quality, magnificence, and value. In classical poetry, it is most celebrated in the compound 'gauhar-e-shahwar', designating a pure and flawless pearl fit for a royal crown. In this couplet, the speaker begs to be transformed from humble pottery or earth ('khazaf') into this very pinnacle of preciousness.
Etymology
Persian: composed of 'shah' (king) + suffix '-war' (worthy of, possessing).
Usage
In the ghazal, it is traditionally encountered in the izafat construction 'gauhar-e-shahwar' to symbolize high spiritual station, sublime verses, or supreme beauty.
Examples
The radiance of a royal pearl
A verse magnificent and fit for a king