Word Meaning
ज़मीर
zamīr
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Conscience, inner mind, secret thoughts, or the inner self.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetics, 'zameer' refers to the hidden recesses of the mind, conscience, or inner self. In this couplet, it personifies the inner voice that spoke or praised the verses, serving as an internal interlocutor whom the speaker now bids to fall silent.
Etymology
Arabic (ضمير), derived from the root d-m-r denoting concealment, hidden thoughts, or secret feelings.
Usage
Frequently personified in ghazal poetry to contrast the uncompromising truth of the soul with public pretense or outward verbosity.
Examples
Listening to the quiet call of the inner conscience
A pure heart unstained by worldly corruption
Synonyms
अंतरात्मामनहृदयदिल
Related Words
ज़मीर-फ़रोशबातिनविजदान