नजर

Meaning

Sight, vision, glance, or estimation in someone's eyes or judgment.

Detailed Meaning

In Urdu poetry, 'nazar' primarily denotes sight, gaze, or perspective. In this couplet, it carries the specific sense of appraisal, judgment, or divine regard ('maker's eyes'). It emphasizes how shattered entities hold superior spiritual value in the eyes of their Creator.

Etymology

Arabic origin (naẓar), meaning 'to look, sight, contemplation, or view'.

Usage

In classical ghazal tradition, 'nazar' alternates between the beloved's alluring glance and divine grace or contemplation.

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