Meaning of

sharp sword; gleaming blade

तेज़ तलवार; चमकती हुई धार

تیز تلوار; چمکتی ہوئی دھار

Persian

In its original sense, 'tegh-e-aabdaar' evokes the image of a sword so finely honed that it gleams with a dangerous beauty. In poetry, this image is often expanded to symbolize clarity of thought or the piercing nature of truth.

Poets often use 'tegh-e-aabdaar' to convey the sharpness of intellect or the cutting nature of a poignant truth. It can also symbolize the elegance and danger inherent in powerful words.

The gleam of 'tegh-e-aabdaar' in poetry is a reminder of the dual nature of beauty and danger.