बनाव

Meaning

Adornment, embellishment, or reconciliation and harmony between lovers.

Detailed Meaning

In classical poetry, 'banaav' denotes both physical ornamentation/dressing up and emotional harmony or reconciliation. In this couplet by Momin, it directly contrasts with 'bigaṛnā' (falling out or getting angry), representing affectionate gestures or sweet accords. It captures the dynamic interplay of coquetry and tender reconciliation in romance.

Etymology

Derived from the Indo-Aryan verbal base 'बनना' (to be made, formed, or reconciled).

Usage

In classical Urdu ghazals, 'banaav' often appears in antithetical contrast with 'bigaaṛ' or 'bigaṛnā' to reflect the lover's mercurial moods.

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