Word Meaning
निहान
nihaan
hiadjective
Meaning
Hidden, concealed, secret, or veiled.
Detailed Meaning
The adjective denotes something hidden, concealed, or private. In this couplet, it qualifies the mystery of love ('raaz-e-nihaan-e-ishq'), emphasizing that true divine or romantic secrets remain veiled from worldly eyes. Just as buried treasure finds shelter in desolate ruins, this secret is safely kept only by ecstatic lovers or madmen.
Etymology
Persian (نہان / nihān), meaning hidden, concealed, or inward.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently appears in izafat constructions such as 'raaz-e-nihaan' (hidden mystery) and 'dard-e-nihaan' (unrevealed pain).
Examples
raaz-e-nihaan (hidden secret)
dard-e-nihaan (concealed anguish)
Synonyms
पोशीदामख़्फ़ीपिन्हाँगुप्त
Related Words
निहानीपिन्हाँपोशीदगी