Word Meaning
आश्कार
āshkār
Meaning
Evident, manifest, revealed, openly visible, or disclosed.
Detailed Meaning
The word describes something that is brought out of concealment into plain view. In classical and mystical poetry, it commonly signifies the manifestation of divine presence or the unveiling of hidden truth. In this couplet, it serves as the exact counterpoint to 'hijab' (veil), demanding that the Beloved either reveal themselves or allow the lover's hidden reality to become manifest.
Etymology
Persian (آشکار / āshkār), meaning manifest, open, or evident.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it is frequently contrasted with 'निहाँ' (hidden) or 'हिजाब' (veil) to depict the dialectic of divine concealment and revelation.
Examples
رازِ دل ہو گیا سرِ بازار آشکار (The secret of the heart became manifest in the bazaar)
تری نظر سے ہر اک بات آشکار ہوئی (Everything became apparent through your glance)