Word Meaning
असरार
asraar
hinoun, masculine plural
Meaning
Secrets, mysteries, or esoteric truths (plural of sirr).
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Sufi poetry, 'asrar' refers to divine arcana, hidden truths, or esoteric wisdom. In this couplet, 'asrar-e-sultani' specifically denotes the arcane secrets and deep spiritual insights of sovereignty revealed to a humble dervish. It contrasts outward poverty with inward mastery over transcendent mysteries.
Etymology
Arabic (أَسْرَار, asrār), broken plural of the noun sirr (سِرّ), meaning 'secret' or 'mystery'.
Usage
Commonly paired in izafat constructions to signify mystical or divine mysteries inaccessible to ordinary intellect.
Examples
mysteries of divine reality
secrets of the unseen
Synonyms
राज़भेदरुमूज़
Related Words
सिर्रमख़फ़ीबातिन