Word Meaning
आफ़ाक़ी
aafaaqi
Meaning
Universal, cosmic, horizon-spanning, or all-encompassing in vision.
Detailed Meaning
Derived from 'afaaq' (horizons/world), the word denotes a vast, universal, or cosmic perspective. In this couplet, 'andaaz-e-aafaaqi' refers to a grand, world-encompassing vision and ambition, without which great aspirations of world-conquest cannot awaken in human hearts. It expresses transcendence beyond narrow parochial boundaries.
Etymology
Arabic root 'ufq' (horizon) pluralized to 'aafaaq' (horizons/world) + relative suffix '-i' (nisbat).
Usage
Particularly favored by philosophical poets like Iqbal to evoke grand, universal spiritual ambition beyond local or national limits.
Examples
andaaz-e-aafaaqi (a universal, horizon-broad perspective)
nazar-e-aafaaqi (a vision spanning the universe)