Word Meaning
बुरहानी
burhānī
Meaning
Demonstrative, evidential, based on logical proof or conclusive reasoning.
Detailed Meaning
Derived from 'burhan' (irrefutable demonstration in Islamic logic and philosophy), burhani denotes that which is established by apodictic proof. In this couplet, 'danish-e-burhani' refers to purely rational or discursive intellect, which Iqbal notes ultimately culminates in overwhelming bewilderment and wonder. It stands in contrast to intuitive, illuminated divine knowledge ('danish-e-nurani').
Etymology
Arabic, from 'burhān' (clear proof, definitive demonstration) + relative suffix '-ī'.
Usage
In philosophical and Sufi Urdu poetry, it frequently denotes discursive, apodictic logic as contrasted with spiritual illumination.
Examples
demonstrative reasoning of philosophy
path of evidential proof