Word Meaning
जाँबाज़
jānbāz
Meaning
Daring, valiant, or ready to risk life; self-sacrificing warrior.
Detailed Meaning
Literally denoting one who stakes or wagers their soul, 'jānbāz' describes a supremely courageous, self-sacrificing champion. In this couplet, it serves as an epithet for the true believer ('momin'), depicting unwavering willingness to offer one's life for divine truth as the qualification for inheriting the universe.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'jān' (life/soul) and the stem 'bāz' (player/one who wagers, from bākhtan).
Usage
In Urdu poetry, especially of heroic or philosophical tones, it highlights total self-abnegation and fearless commitment in love or faith.
Examples
Only a daring soul steps forth to wager life in the arena of love.
The valiant fighter knows no fear in facing death.