Word Meaning
क़ुदरत
qudrat
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
Divine power, omnipotence, nature, or creative force of the universe.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'qudrat' denotes both the natural world and the omnipotent creative agency of the Divine. In this couplet, it represents the cosmic force that unveils primordial, hidden beauty from divine seclusion into the worldly gathering. It captures the transition from the unmanifest to the manifest orchestrated by divine will.
Etymology
Arabic root q-d-r (ق-د-ر), from 'qudrah' meaning power, capability, or decree.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, it is frequently personified as the supreme artisan or cosmic force behind beauty and fate.
Examples
Marvels created by the hand of qudrat
Helpless in the face of nature's design
Synonyms
फ़ित़रतप्रकृतिताक़तसामर्थ्य
Related Words
क़ादिरतक़दीरक़दरक़ुदरती