Word Meaning
जावेदानी
jāvedānī
hinoun
Meaning
Eternity, immortality, or the state of being everlasting.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'javedani' denotes immortality, perpetual duration, or endless existence. In this couplet, it describes the eternal burning ('soz') of the candle, suggesting that the candle's fire is kept perpetually alive by the radiant beauty of the beloved's face.
Etymology
Persian, derived from 'jāvedān' (eternal, everlasting) suffixed with '-ī' to form an abstract noun.
Usage
Frequently paired with concepts of life (hayat) or passion (soz) in ghazals to contrast earthly mortality with spiritual transcendence.
Examples
The gift of eternity granted through divine love.
Living in search of everlasting remembrance.
Synonyms
दवामअब्दियतअमरतालाफ़ानियत
Related Words
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