सब्ज़ा

Meaning

Greenery, verdure, fresh grass, or vegetation.

Detailed Meaning

In classical poetry, 'sabza' denotes fresh grass or lush verdure, standing as a primary emblem of nature's revitalization. In this couplet, it pairs with 'gul' (flower) to prompt a metaphysical inquiry into the divine or hidden source of life and beauty. It is also frequently used metaphorically in ghazals to refer to the first soft down on the youth's cheek.

Etymology

Persian 'sabzah' (سبزه), derived from 'sabz' (green).

Usage

Commonly paired with 'gul' in the compound 'sabza-o-gul' to denote the entire plant realm of the garden, or used to describe the first beard of the beloved.

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