Meaning of

nigah-e-but-shikan

निगह-ए-बुत-शिकन • نگہ بت شکن

gaze that shatters idols; iconoclastic vision

मूर्तियों को तोड़ने वाली दृष्टि; मूर्तिभंजक दृष्टिकोण

بتوں کو توڑنے والی نگاہ; بت شکن نظر

Persian

This phrase suggests a powerful, transformative gaze that challenges established norms or beliefs. It embodies a vision that seeks truth beyond superficial idolization, often leading to profound change.

Poets use this phrase to depict a vision that questions and dismantles false idols. It is often used in contexts of rebellion or enlightenment, where the gaze pierces through illusions.

In the clarity of such a gaze, the world is stripped of its pretenses.