Word Meaning
बुलंद
buland
hiadjective
Meaning
High, lofty, elevated, exalted, or intense.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'buland' denotes physical elevation, lofty stature, nobility, or intense degree. In this couplet, it describes the flaring intensity of the heart's hidden flame, noting that had it risen high, even a spark would have consumed a hundred Mount Sinais.
Etymology
Persian (بلند / buland), meaning high, tall, or elevated.
Usage
Commonly used in ghazals to reflect elevated ambition, high poetic imagination, or fierce passion.
Examples
buland hausla (lofty resolve)
buland martaba (exalted status)
Synonyms
ऊँचाआलीमुर्तफ़ाउच्च
Related Words
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