Word Meaning
शक्ल
shakl
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
Form, shape, appearance, countenance, or manifestation.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'shakl' refers to outward form, appearance, or the physical manifestation of an abstract quality. In this couplet, it denotes the visible, bodily embodiment chosen for the divine light to manifest itself through the beloved's form. It contrasts the intangible divine essence with concrete visible appearance.
Etymology
Arabic (شَكْل / shakl), meaning likeness, form, or shape.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, 'shakl' frequently refers to both the enchanting face of the beloved and the outward physical vehicle of a hidden spiritual reality.
Examples
A lovely countenance that charms the heart
Finding the divine in every form
Synonyms
सूरतरूपहैयातपैकर
Related Words
शक्ल-ओ-सूरततशकीलमुतशक्किल