Word Meaning
गुलबाँग
gulbāng
Meaning
A loud, melodious cry; a sweet song; a pleasant and resonant voice.
Detailed Meaning
A Persian compound formed from 'gul' (flower/rose) and 'bāng' (call/sound), traditionally signifying the melodious cry of a nightingale or a pleasant vocal declaration. In this couplet, 'gulbāng-e-tasallī' metaphorically evokes the sweet, reassuring voice of consolation. The poet expresses satisfaction that his ear was spared the humiliation of becoming indebted to empty comforts.
Etymology
Persian: compound of 'gul' (rose/flower) + 'bāng' (cry, sound, call).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it is frequently employed to evoke either the passionate melody of the nightingale or the pleasing resonance of words and poetry.
Examples
The sweet song of dawn awakened the slumbering garden.
His ears refused to heed the false sound of comforting promises.