Meaning of
zeb-e-tan
ज़ेब-ए-तन • زیب تن
English
adornment of the body; embellishment of attire
Hindi
शरीर का श्रृंगार; वस्त्र का अलंकरण
Urdu
جسم کی زیبائش; لباس کی آرائش
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
dekha jo chaand maah-e-muharram ka arsh par
aankhoñ ne zeb-e-tan kiya ashkon ka pairhan
dhadkan se dil ki aayi sadaa ya husain ki
nauha-kunaan hai nouha-sara hai har anjuman
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libaas-e-surkh karo zeb-e-tan mataa-e-jaan
libaas-e-surkh men tum ik gulaab lagti ho
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lo chaand ho gaya namoo maah-e-kharaam ka
ai mominon libaas-e-siyaah zeb-e-tan karo
farsh-e-aza bichha ke azaakhaane men shajar
ab subh-o-shaam zikr-e-gareeb-ul-watan karo
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dekha jo chaand maah-e-muharram ka arsh par
aankhoñ ne zeb-e-tan kiya ashkon ka pairhan
dhadkan se dil ki aayi sadaa ya husain ki
nauha-kunaan hai nouha-sara hai har anjuman
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libaas-e-surkh karo zeb-e-tan mataa-e-jaan
libaas-e-surkh men tum ik gulaab lagti ho
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Nuance
This phrase suggests the act of adorning oneself, enhancing one's appearance with beauty and grace. In poetry, it often symbolizes the outer expression of inner elegance and dignity, where attire becomes a reflection of one's soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this to explore themes of identity and self-expression. It highlights the interplay between appearance and essence. The phrase can evoke the idea of beauty as a form of silent communication.
Closing Insight
Adornment becomes a mirror, reflecting the soul's quiet elegance and unspoken grace.