अपने-आप

Meaning

Oneself, one's own identity or being.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'apne-āp' often signifies the deeper self, soul, or existential consciousness of the seeker. In Iqbal's couplet, it represents the quest for self-realization and inner truth, where the seeker searches for his own reality. It emphasizes the philosophical notion that the subject and object of spiritual longing are one.

Etymology

From Sanskrit आत्मन् (ātman) through Prakrit अप्प (appa), yielding Hindustani आप (āp) and its reflexive oblique compound.

Usage

Commonly used in introspective and mystic ghazals to evoke themes of solitude, self-knowledge, or alienation from the world.

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