Word Meaning
जहान
Jahan
hinoun
Meaning
The world, universe, or realm of earthly existence.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'jahan' denotes the world, cosmos, or earthly life, often juxtaposed with the spiritual realm or the lover's inner sanctuary. In this couplet, it represents the mundane mortal world where the broken lover merely lingers without purpose or devotion. It carries the weight of alienation from worldly spaces as well as sacred ones.
Etymology
Persian 'jahān' (جهان), derived from Middle Persian 'gēhān' (world, existence).
Usage
Frequently contrasted with the beloved's street ('kucha') or the inner heart ('dil') to emphasize alienation from the mundane order.
Examples
The entire world was indifferent to my silent sorrow.
Having left your lane, we wandered through the world.
Synonyms
दुनियाआलमसंसारजगत
Related Words
जहाँ-दीदाजहान-पनाहकौन-ओ-मकां