Meaning of
gulshan-e-qalb
गुलशन-ए-क़ल्ब • گلشن قلب
English
garden of the heart; inner sanctuary
Hindi
हृदय का बाग़; आंतरिक पवित्र स्थान
Urdu
دل کا باغ; اندرونی مقدس مقام
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
gulshan-e-qalb men mohabbat ka
khoobsurat sa phir gulaab khile
be vafaa shaKHs ye dua hai meri
umr bhar tujhko be vafaaai mile
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gulshan-e-qalb men gulaab thii vo
meri duniya ka mahtaab thii vo
naam ki tarah hoo-b-hoo apne
khoobsurat haan be hisaab thii vo
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gulshan-e-qalb men mohabbat ka
khoobsurat sa phir gulaab khile
be vafaa shaKHs ye dua hai meri
umr bhar tujhko be vafaaai mile
1
gulshan-e-qalb men gulaab thii vo
meri duniya ka mahtaab thii vo
naam ki tarah hoo-b-hoo apne
khoobsurat haan be hisaab thii vo
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Nuance
The phrase evokes a sense of an inner world, lush and vibrant, where emotions and thoughts bloom like flowers. In poetry, it symbolizes the heart's capacity for beauty and growth.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use this phrase to describe the heart's hidden depths. It can represent love, longing, or spiritual awakening. The contrast between an external barren world and this inner garden is a common theme.
Closing Insight
In the garden of the heart, every emotion finds its bloom.