Word Meaning
ज़ाती
zātī
hiadjective
Meaning
Personal, intrinsic, inherent, essential, or relating to one's own self or nature.
Detailed Meaning
Refers to what is essential, innate, or intrinsic to an individual or object. In the cited couplet, 'jauhar-e-zātī' denotes intrinsic merit, courage, or inward virtue, which alone suffices as armor for a true warrior. It emphasizes innate character over outward decoration.
Etymology
Arabic: from 'dhāt' (ذات, essence, self, identity) + the nisba suffix 'ī'.
Usage
In classical poetry, 'zātī' frequently forms the izafat construct 'jauhar-e-zātī' to contrast inner spiritual or heroic nobility with mere external adornment.
Examples
jauhar-e-zātī kā jalva (the manifestation of intrinsic worth)
apne hī zātī vasf se mashhūr honā (to be renowned by one's own inherent qualities)
Synonyms
ख़ुदीफ़ितरीअस्लीआंतरिक
Related Words
ज़ातज़ातनजौहर