हर्ज़ा-गर्द

Meaning

Aimless wanderer, vagrant, or one who roams without purpose.

Detailed Meaning

Denotes someone or something wandering pointlessly or vagrantly. In this verse, it describes the entire universe ('aalam) adrift in purposeless motion due to the neglect or indifference of love. It portrays existence itself as an aimless exile.

Etymology

Persian compound formed from 'harza' (vain, absurd, futile) and 'gard' (root of gardidan, to roam or circle).

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, it metaphorically captures the futile, agonizing wandering of a lover deprived of divine or beloved attention.

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