Word Meaning
गुलिस्ताँ
gulistāñ
hinoun
Meaning
A rose garden, flower garden, or flourishing abode.
Detailed Meaning
Literally referring to a garden of roses, in classical poetry it stands for a place of blooming beauty, vitality, and joy. In this couplet, it represents the lush garden toward which lightning strikes, contrasting the fragile straw nest of the bird-poet with the broader, thriving world.
Etymology
Persian: compound of 'gul' (flower/rose) and '-istān' (place/abode of).
Usage
In the Urdu ghazal, gulistān frequently symbolizes the beloved's vibrant presence or worldly prosperity, often juxtaposed against the devastated nest (āshiyāñ) of the lover.
Examples
The nightingale laments the autumn of the garden.
Spring has returned once more to light up the flower garden.
Synonyms
चमनगुलज़ारबाग़बोस्ताँ
Related Words
गुलआशियाँबुलबुलख़िज़ाँ