Word Meaning
ग़ज़ाली
Ghazālī
Meaning
Pen-name of classical poet Ghazali; also alluding to gazelles or ghazals.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'Diwan-e-Ghazali' directly references the compiled poetic works of Ghazali Mashhadi, the first poet laureate of Emperor Akbar's court. Through intricate wordplay, the poet connects Ghazali's name to 'ghazal' (gazelle), implying that the wandering deer of the desert turn the barren wilderness into an open volume of verses. The ardent gaze of the lover finds sublime poetry even in utter desolate abandonment.
Etymology
Arabic origin, from 'ghazāl' (gazelle or fawn), used as a proper nisba and poetic pen-name (takhallus).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, poet names such as Ghazali are frequently employed for double-entendre (iham) linking the author to the wild gazelle (ghazal).
Examples
sair-e-sehra mein deewan-e-ghazali ka nishan
chashm-e-aahu se hai nisbat-e-ghazali ayan