Word Meaning
फ़रज़ाना
farzāna
hiadjective
Meaning
Wise, intelligent, prudent, or a sage.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and Urdu literature, 'farzana' refers to a wise, prudent, and intellectually accomplished person. In this couplet, it refers to the poet or thinker who, despite having supreme mastery over pure intellect ('aql'), finds himself completely bewitched and lost when entering the exalted realm of passion ('shauq').
Etymology
Persian (فرزانہ), signifying wisdom, intellect, or sagacity.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, 'farzana' (the rational or wise person) is frequently set in contrast with 'deewana' (the passionate lover or divine madman).
Examples
Even the learned sage stands bewildered before divine love.
The world praises the wise man, but love honors the madman.
Synonyms
दानाअक़्लमंदआक़िलहोशियार
Related Words
फ़रज़ानगीअक़्लफ़हमीदा