गुल-बर्ग

Meaning

A rose petal; the delicate leaf or petal of a rose.

Detailed Meaning

In Persian and Urdu poetry, 'gul-barg' refers literally to the petal of a rose, celebrated for its exquisite tenderness, fragrance, and vivid red hue. In this couplet, it serves as an aesthetic standard to evoke the natural color and fragility of the beloved's lips alongside coral and ruby. It embodies supreme physical beauty and delicate grace in classical romance.

Etymology

Persian compound of 'gul' (rose/flower) and 'barg' (leaf/petal).

Usage

In the ghazal tradition, it is frequently employed as a standard poetic metaphor for the supreme softness and flush of the beloved's lips.

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