Word Meaning
निशानों
nishānoñ
hinoun (masculine plural oblique
Meaning
Marks, traces, footprints, or signs.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'nishānoñ' is the oblique plural form of 'nishān', meaning marks, imprints, or traces. In this couplet, it specifically refers to the beloved's footprints ('pāñv ke nishān'), serving as a sacred site of devotion where lovers sacrifice their lives. It represents the lingering evidence of the beloved's passage.
Etymology
Derived from Persian 'nishān' (نشان), meaning sign, mark, signal, or trace.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, the footprints of the beloved (naqsh-e qadam / nishan) frequently symbolize sacred relics of devotion and guides for the wandering lover.
Examples
Wandering along the footprints of the beloved
Bow down before the marks on this sacred path
Synonyms
नक़ूशचिह्नोंपदचिह्नों
Related Words
निशाननिशानीनक़्शपदचिह्न