Word Meaning
शाहीं
shāhīn
hinoun
Meaning
Falcon or royal falcon; a symbol of lofty aspiration and independence.
Detailed Meaning
Literally denoting a royal falcon or peregrine falcon, it represents noble ambition, self-reliance, and elevation of soul in Urdu poetry. In this couplet, it serves as a metaphor for the elusive beloved or poet himself who has finally been ensnared in love's net.
Etymology
Persian شاهین (shāhīn), meaning falcon or white royal falcon.
Usage
A signature motif in classical and modern Urdu verse, particularly renowned as Iqbal's symbol for fearless striving and spiritual independence.
Examples
You are a falcon, your destiny is flight.
A falcon builds no humble nest upon the palace dome.
Synonyms
बाज़शिकराशहबाज़
Related Words
परवाज़दामशिकारबुलंदी