Word Meaning
जमाल
jamaal
Meaning
Beauty, elegance, radiant charm, or aesthetic grace.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'jamal' denotes visual, physical, or divine beauty and radiant charm, often counterbalanced with 'jalal' (majesty). In this couplet, it represents the alluring visage of the beloved whose sight the lover's eyes are utterly deprived of ('chashm-e-mahroom-e-jamal'). It conveys a state of exquisite loveliness that evokes painful yearning in separation.
Etymology
Arabic, from the triconsonantal root j-m-l (ج-م-ل), signifying beauty, grace, and perfection.
Usage
In the Urdu ghazal and mystical tradition, 'jamal' denotes gentle, luminous beauty, frequently paired in contrast with 'jalal' (sublime majesty or awe).
Examples
Your radiant beauty illumines the entire assembly.
The longing eye craves only a glimpse of divine beauty.