Word Meaning
ज़ि़ंदगानी
zindagaani
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
Life, existence, or the state of living; life span.
Detailed Meaning
It denotes life, vitality, or mortal existence. In the given couplet, it features in the classical phrase 'aab-e-zindagaani' (the elixir or water of life), representing the sustenance that keeps the candle aflame. The poet metaphorically transforms the rose's fiery color into life-giving water for the burning candle.
Etymology
Persian 'zindagānī', derived from 'zinda' (alive/living) with the abstract noun suffix '-ānī'.
Usage
In Urdu poetry, it frequently appears as an elevated variant of 'zindagi' and commonly pairs with 'aab' to signify the mythical water of immortality.
Examples
A few short days of life spent in longing.
Seeking the elixir of life in a barren world.
Synonyms
ज़िंदगीहयातज़ीस्त
Related Words
ज़िंदाआब-ए-ज़िंदगानीजावेदाँनफ़स