Word Meaning
हज़र
hazar
hinoun
Meaning
Caution, wariness, avoidance, or abstaining from danger.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu, 'hazar' signifies prudence, caution, or deliberate avoidance due to perceived peril. In this couplet, it describes refraining from journeying, emphasizing that even Khizr—the timeless guide through desolate tracks—shunned entering such a terrifying wilderness.
Etymology
Arabic (حَذَر - ḥadhar), meaning caution, vigilance, or guarding against danger.
Usage
Commonly constructed with the verb 'karnaa' (hazar karnaa) in classical poetry to depict turning away from danger, temptation, or love's fatal trials.
Examples
To steer clear of danger
He kept caution in every step of the journey
Synonyms
परहेज़इहतियातबचावइहतिराज़
Related Words
ख़ौफ़सफ़रदश्त