Word Meaning
देन
den
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
A gift, bestowal, boon, or blessing, especially one granted by God.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu and Hindustani poetry, 'den' signifies an innate endowment, gift, or divine grace. In this couplet, it emphasizes that the profound spiritual grief of passionate lovers like Farhad cannot be purchased with worldly wealth; it is a sacred gift granted exclusively by God.
Etymology
From Sanskrit दान (dāna, giving/gift), related to the Hindustani verb देना (denā).
Usage
Frequently used in Hindustani idioms to contrast worldly achievements with innate talents or divine dispensations.
Examples
Everything is a gift from God.
This art is also His divine bestowal.
Synonyms
बख़्शिशअतातोहफ़ादान
Related Words
देनाइनायतनेअमत