Word Meaning
बे-नक़ाब
be-naqāb
hiadjective
Meaning
Unveiled, bare-faced, revealed, or without a covering.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning without a veil, 'be-naqāb' denotes an unveiled appearance or revelation of hidden beauty. In this couplet, it describes the Eastern sun rising in its full glory without concealment, serving as a metaphor for the beloved casting off modesty to emerge radiant. Classical ghazal poetry frequently contrasts this open state with the modesty of 'hijāb' or 'pardah'.
Etymology
Compound of Persian prefix 'be-' (without) and Arabic 'naqāb' (veil, mask).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, it captures the dramatic epiphany of the beloved appearing without restraint or the unveiling of divine reality.
Examples
When the beloved came out unveiled
The secret of beauty became unveiled
Synonyms
बे-हिजाबज़ाहिरआशकारखुला
Related Words
नक़ाबपर्दाहिजाबजल्वा