Meaning of
qufl-e-shab
क़ुफ़्ल-ए-शब • قفل شب
English
lock of night; night’s closure
Hindi
रात का ताला; रात की बंदिश
Urdu
رات کا قفل; رات کی بندش
Origin
Persian
Nuance
The phrase evokes the stillness and secrecy of the night. In poetry, it often symbolizes the barriers of time and the mysteries that unfold under the cover of darkness.
Poetic Usage
Used to convey the idea of hidden truths or emotions. Often contrasts with the dawn, symbolizing revelation or awakening.
Closing Insight
The night’s lock holds the secrets of the soul, waiting for the dawn to unlock them.