तजल्लियात

Meaning

Divine illuminations, epiphanies, or radiant manifestations of the Divine.

Detailed Meaning

Plural of 'tajallī', meaning divine illuminations, epiphanies, or radiant manifestations of God. In this couplet, it refers to the transcendent splendors of the Divine, which the speaker audaciously claims are disturbed by his probing human gaze. In classical Sufi and poetic traditions, it denotes the revelatory flashes of divine beauty that overwhelm the seeker.

Etymology

Arabic, feminine plural of tajallī (root ج-ل-و / j-l-w, relating to manifestation, unveiling, or brightness).

Usage

Commonly used in mystical (tasawwuf) and philosophical ghazals to evoke the overpowering brilliance and transcendent mystery of divine revelation.

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