Meaning of

khareedaar-e-gul-rukhaan

ख़रीदार-ए-गुल-रुख़ाँ • خریدار گل رخاں

purchaser of rose-faced ones; admirer of beauty

गुल-रुख़ों का ख़रीदार; सुंदरता का प्रशंसक

گل رخوں کا خریدار; خوبصورتی کا پرستار

Persian

In its original sense, it evokes the image of a buyer seeking the beauty of rose-like faces. Poetry deepens this to explore the longing and admiration for beauty, both tangible and ethereal.

Poets often use this phrase to express the yearning for ideal beauty. It can signify a quest for perfection or an unattainable desire. It contrasts with more grounded terms, highlighting the ethereal nature of beauty.

The phrase captures the eternal pursuit of beauty, a quest that is as much about the journey as the destination.