Word Meaning
फ़लक-उल-अफ़्लाक
falak-ul-aflāq
hinoun
Meaning
The highest heaven or ninth sphere; the heaven of heavens.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Islamic astronomy and cosmology, it refers to the ninth or outermost celestial sphere (the Empyrean) that envelops all other skies. In the couplet, it represents the supreme heights of the cosmos and spiritual realm, whose ultimate secret is tied to divine passion (jazb).
Etymology
Arabic compound consisting of 'falak' (celestial sphere/sky) + 'al-' (the) + 'aflāk' (plural of falak, skies/spheres).
Usage
Used in classical Urdu and Persian poetry to convey the utmost cosmic elevation, the Divine Throne, or transcendental mystery.
Examples
The sigh of the brokenhearted soars beyond the highest heaven.
The mystery of the sphere of spheres remains hidden from mere intellect.
Synonyms
अर्श-ए-बरींनौवाँ फ़लकआसमाँ-ए-आज़म
Related Words
फ़लकअफ़्लाकअर्शसिद्रत-उल-मुंतहा