ज़ाहिरन

Meaning

Apparently, outwardly, seemingly, or evidently.

Detailed Meaning

Means 'outwardly', 'apparently', or 'to all appearances'. In this couplet, it serves to affirm an evident reality: observing the virtue of bow-shaped humility in the celestial sphere makes it plain that no rank surpasses modesty.

Etymology

Arabic (ظَاهِراً), adverbial accusative form of 'zahir' (evident, manifest) with tanwin (-an).

Usage

In classical ghazal, it is often employed to contrast superficial appearance (zahir) with inward, spiritual truth (batin).

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