Word Meaning
क़ल्ब
Qalb
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Heart, soul, mind, or center of spiritual perception.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Sufi poetry, 'qalb' refers not merely to the physical heart, but to the spiritual and emotional core capable of divine love and inner perception. In this couplet, it represents the inner seat of feeling and contemplation, paired with 'nazar' (vision) as that which is captivated by beauty.
Etymology
Arabic root q-l-b (ق-ل-ب), meaning to turn, transform, or the core/heart.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, 'qalb' is frequently contrasted with 'aql' (intellect) to emphasize intuitive spiritual passion over rational thought.
Examples
The restlessness of the heart and soul
A sight that illuminates the heart
Synonyms
दिलबातिनसीनाज़मीर
Related Words
क़ुलूबइंक़लाबमुक़ल्लिब