निहाल

Meaning

A sapling, young plant; metaphorically, a youthful offspring or child.

Detailed Meaning

In Persian and classical Urdu poetry, 'nihal' literally refers to a young, tender tree or sapling. In this couplet, it is used metaphorically for a young royal prince, comparing the imperial dynasty to an orchard and the offspring to a fresh shoot. It evokes imagery of vitality, elegance, and blossoming youth.

Etymology

Persian (نہال - nihāl), meaning a young plant, shoot, or sapling.

Usage

In ghazal poetry, it is conventionally invoked to depict the slender stature of the beloved or a blossoming young scion of a noble house.

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