Word Meaning
बयान
bayaan
Meaning
Discourse, explanation, utterance, or eloquent expression.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetics, 'bayan' signifies articulate discourse, exposition, or the art of eloquent speech. In Ghalib's couplet, it refers to his captivating and lucid explanation of profound mystical doctrines (tasawwuf). It highlights a charming contradiction between his elevated philosophical eloquence and his earthly penchant for wine.
Etymology
Arabic (بَيَان, bayān), from the root b-y-n denoting clarity, distinctness, and lucid speech.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, 'bayan' often appears in phrases like 'andaaz-e-bayan' to reflect meta-poetically on the poet's own unique voice and rhetorical mastery.
Examples
His style of expression captured every heart.
The beauty of the beloved is beyond all description.