Word Meaning
नारा
na'ra
Meaning
A loud cry, shout, slogan, or ecstatic exclamation.
Detailed Meaning
In classical and Sufi poetry, 'na'ra' denotes an intense, ecstatic cry or proclamation uttered in spiritual intoxication. In this couplet, 'naara-e-mastana' represents the free, unfettered voice of a true lover that rises above institutional religion, whether the Kaaba or the idol-temple. It signifies spontaneous inner faith as opposed to dogmatic ritualism.
Etymology
Arabic (نَعْرَة / na‘rah), from the root n-ʿ-r, referring to shouting, screaming, or raising a loud cry.
Usage
In ghazal and Sufi poetry, it is frequently combined as 'na'ra-e-mastāna' or 'na'ra-e-haqq' to evoke divine ecstatic utterances like that of Mansur Hallaj.
Examples
naara-e-mastana echoing in the silent night
a single cry of truth in the midst of the crowd