यगाना

Meaning

Unique, peerless, incomparable, or intimate and kindred.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'yagāna' signifies someone who is unique, singular, and without equal. In this couplet, it qualifies the beloved ('dilbar-e-yagāna'), highlighting their peerless charm and intimate bond whose physical separation leaves the lover's heart consumed by distress.

Etymology

Persian (یگانہ), derived from 'yak' (one) with the suffix '-gāna'.

Usage

Commonly employed in the ghazal to praise the unmatched excellence of the beloved or the oneness of the Divine.

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