Word Meaning
बानी
bānī
hinoun
Meaning
Founder, originator, architect, or creator.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'baani' refers to the architect, founder, or originator of a state or entity. In this couplet, the speaker describes the tempest of longing ('sarsar-e-shauq') as the maker or origin of their restless existence. It conveys the idea that one's entire being and turmoil have been authored by overwhelming passion.
Etymology
Arabic origin, from the active participle 'bānī' (بَانٍ), derived from the root 'b-n-y' (بَنَى) meaning 'to build' or 'to construct'.
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal poetry to characterize passion, fate, or sorrow as the primary builder of the lover's ruined condition.
Examples
The architect of sorrow
Originator of the tumult of passion
Synonyms
मुअस्सिसमुवज्जिदख़ालिक़निर्माता
Related Words
बुनियादबिनातामीर