Word Meaning
जवाहर
jawaahar
hinoun
Meaning
Jewels, gems, or precious stones.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'jawaahar' (the plural of 'jauhar') denotes gems or jewels, frequently employed as a poetic metaphor for tears glistening on eyelashes. In this couplet, tears on the lashes are imagined as lustrous jewels being inscribed like words of a wounded heart. It elevates sorrow and heartbreak to an artistic, radiant display.
Etymology
Arabic jawāhir (plural of jawhar), originally borrowed from Middle Persian gawhar (gem, essence).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'jawaahar' commonly symbolizes sparkling teardrops, eloquence of speech, or inner virtues.
Examples
Tears shining on the eyelashes like scattered jewels.
Lines composed with the brilliance of lustrous jewels.
Synonyms
रत्नमोतीगौहरमणि
Related Words
जौहरजवाहरातरक़मलख़्त