Meaning of

khusarav

ख़ुसरव • خسرو

English

king; emperor; beloved

Hindi

राजा; सम्राट; प्रिय

Urdu

بادشاہ; شہنشاہ; محبوب

Origin

Persian

Ash'aar

hai vahii kashtii puraani hai vahii dariyaa meraa
jis pe tu aane na paaya hai vahii rastaa meraa

main mirii masrufiyat se tang aa jaata hooñ dost
mujh ko seene se laga ke waqt kar zaayaa' meraa

apni vehshat ka taqaza dhoondhta hooñ dar-b-dar
le gaya hai kohkan jis roz se tesha meraa

yaad kar कूचा-नवर्दी,yaad kar ulfat ke din
yaad kar baatein mirii aur yaad kar chehra meraa

jab hawaaein thak gaiin theen koshishein kar dasht men
ret tab raksaan hui thii choom kar saaya meraa

baarishon ko mausamon ka khel sab kahte hain par
ro pade the abr-paare jaan kar qissa meraa

aankh vo hansati rahi to khil uthe sukhe gulaab
aankh vo rone lagii to ro pada sehra meraa

khusrawan-e-shehr main ho jaaunga ik lams se
aur faqat ik deed se bhar jaayega kaasa meraa

main kitaabon ke jahaan ka ek khushqismat kitaab
naav bacchon ne banaya faad kar safha meraa
us nazar ko khwahishon ka shauq de meraa khyaalus jabeen ko raushni deta rahe bosa meraa

main musalsal band karta hooñ magar phir dam-b-dam
yaad uski kholti jaati hai darwaaza meraa

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Nuance

Originally a title for rulers, 'Khusarav' evokes images of grandeur and authority. In poetry, it often symbolizes the beloved, elevated to a regal status in the heart of the lover.

Poetic Usage

Poets use 'Khusarav' to depict the beloved as a majestic figure. It contrasts with the humble lover, creating a dynamic of admiration and longing.

Closing Insight

In poetry, 'Khusarav' becomes a symbol of unattainable beauty and power, a reflection of the lover's deepest desires.

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