Word Meaning
ज़ेहन
zehn
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Mind, intellect, memory, or the faculty of thought and comprehension.
Detailed Meaning
'Zehan' denotes the mind, consciousness, or the internal cognitive faculty where perceptions and ideas reside. In the couplet, it signifies the conceptual space of the lover where the perplexing idea of union ('visaal') is contemplated. It highlights the psychological and intellectual struggle with an elusive ideal.
Etymology
From Arabic 'ذِهْن' (zihn), meaning intellect, mind, understanding, or acumen.
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, 'zehn' is used to represent the faculty of internal reflection, memory, and cognitive struggle.
Examples
The doubt still lingers in the mind
A fleeting thought crossed his mind
Synonyms
दिमाग़अक़्लफ़हमचेतना
Related Words
ज़हीनफ़िक्रख़यालइदराक