Meaning of
nigah-baan
निगह-बान • نگہبان
English
guardian; protector
Hindi
रक्षक; संरक्षक
Urdu
محافظ; نگہبان
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
nigahbaani karo apni nigaahon ki
wagarana khoobsurat chehre to uf uf
0
us mulk ki sarhad ko koi choo nahin saka
jis mulk ki sarhad ki nigahbaan hain aañkhen
30
agar saa.e se jal jaane ka itnaa khauf tha to phir
sehar hote hi suraj ki nigahbaani men aa jaate
23
usne duniya se bhi badhkar ise barbaad kiya
kaam saunpa tha jise dil kii nigahbaani ka
7
main teri raah men ye dil to bichha doon lekin
mujh...ko sarhad ki nigahbaani se fursat to mile
3
jo shakhs mehrbaan nigahbaan tha kabhi
be-saakhta vo door bahut door ho gaya
1
saare kirdaar kahaanii men pareshaani men
KHvaab dekhen to musavvir ki nigahbaani men
1
bachta samaan jis kisi ka hai
ye nigahbaan bas usii ka hai
1
bina nazron men aa.e kii nigahbaani hamaari
bahut bhai ha
men jaanaan adaakaari tumhaari
1
ghamon ki bheed dardon ki nigahbaani men rahna hai
bataa ai zindagi kab tak pareshaani men rahna hai
vo apne qaul se waapas palat jaa.e use haq hai
tapish hamko to apni baat ke paani men rahna hai
0
nigahbaani karo apni nigaahon ki
wagarana khoobsurat chehre to uf uf
0
us mulk ki sarhad ko koi choo nahin saka
jis mulk ki sarhad ki nigahbaan hain aañkhen
30
Nuance
In its original sense, 'nigah-baan' refers to someone who watches over or protects. In poetry, this word often evokes the image of a vigilant guardian, one who stands watch over beloveds or cherished ideals, imbuing the role with a sense of devotion and care.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'nigah-baan' to convey themes of protection and vigilance. It can symbolize a lover's watchful eye, a parent's protective nature, or even a guardian of dreams and aspirations.
Closing Insight
Nigah-baan embodies the silent strength of guardianship, a role both humble and profound.