Word Meaning
निको-बीन
nikō-bīn
hiadjective
Meaning
One who perceives the good, beauty, or virtue; benevolent-eyed or optimistic.
Detailed Meaning
A compound formed from the Persian 'niko' (good, virtuous) and 'bin' (seer). It denotes someone who possesses an elevated, charitable gaze and chooses to behold virtues rather than flaws. In this couplet, it describes the noble, paradox-laden character of the lover or dervish who looks upon all creation with goodwill.
Etymology
Persian compound of nikō (good, beautiful) + bīn (root of dīdan, to see).
Usage
In classical and mystical ghazals, it represents a Sufic or romantic ideal of possessing a generous, fault-forgiving gaze.
Examples
a benevolent soul blessed with sight that sees only virtue
a vision that finds beauty in adversity
Synonyms
ख़ुश-बीननेक-नज़रहक़-बीन
Related Words
निको-कारनिको-नामजहाँ-बीन