Word Meaning
जल्वागरी
jalwa-gari
hinoun
Meaning
Display of splendor, radiant manifestation, or self-revelation.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetics, 'jalwa-gari' refers to the radiant self-revelation or display of beauty, commonly associated with the beloved or the Divine. In this couplet, it evokes the cosmic paradox of the Divine displaying splendor throughout creation while remaining perpetually obscured behind an impenetrable veil.
Etymology
Arabic 'jalwah' (manifestation, bridal unveiling) + Persian suffix '-garī' (act, profession, or state of doing).
Usage
A core trope in Sufi-metaphysical ghazals, often contrasted with 'parda' (veil) or the limitations of mortal sight.
Examples
The divine manifestation illuminated the silent gathering.
The splendor of her presence left the mirrors bewildered.
Synonyms
तजल्लीनुमाइशख़ुद-नुमाई
Related Words
जल्वाजल्वागाहजल्वानुमा