Word Meaning
निगराँ
nigraan
hiadjective
Meaning
Watching, gazing, expectant, or looking with keen longing.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning watchful or observing, in Urdu poetry it carries the pathos of an expectant, yearning gaze. In this couplet, it describes the flower blooming from the lover's grave as having eyes still watching out for the beloved. It illustrates that the desire to behold the beloved survives even after death.
Etymology
Persian, present participle of 'nigaristan' (to gaze, behold, or observe).
Usage
Commonly paired with 'चश्म' (eye) in the izafat compound 'चश्म-ए-निगराँ' to evoke poignant and longing anticipation for the beloved.
Examples
Chashm-e-nigraan rah gayi (The expectant eye remained waiting)
Har phool tha teri raah mein nigraan (Every flower was watching along your path)
Synonyms
मुंतज़िरदीदबानमुतवज्जेह
Related Words
निगाहनिगहबानचश्म-ए-निगराँ