Word Meaning
क़िंदील
qindīl
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
A hanging lamp, lantern, or chandelier representing an illuminating light source.
Detailed Meaning
In classical verse, 'qindīl' refers to a hanging glass lamp or chandelier, frequently evoking spiritual illumination and divine guidance. In this couplet, it metaphorically represents the heart as an intrinsically glowing vessel containing its own inner radiance.
Etymology
Arabic qindīl (قنديل), derived from Latin candēla (candle) via Greek kandēla.
Usage
Commonly invoked in Sufi and mystical poetry as an emblem of the enlightened heart or the radiant soul.
Examples
The illuminated lamp of the sanctuary
To light the hanging lamp of the heart
Synonyms
फ़ानूसचराग़दीपकमशअल
Related Words
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