Persian · noun · Poetry, Speech & Art
Andaaz-e-bayaan
अंदाज़-ए-बयाँ
said an-daaz-e-ba-YAAN
Meaning
The style of expression; the characteristic turn of one's speech or verse.
Literally: manner of statement
How Iqbal uses it
What makes a poet's voice his own; admirers praise the andaaz that lifts a familiar sentiment into something memorable.
See it in the verse
Andaaz-e-bayaan in Iqbal’s couplets
Andaz-e-bayan garche bahut shokh nahin hai
Shayad ki utar jaye tere dil mein meri baat
Shayad ki utar jaye tere dil mein meri baat
Though my manner of saying it is not especially dazzling — perhaps, even so, my words may sink into your heart.
Humility · Love
Aaj bhi ho jo Baraheem ka iman paida
Aag kar sakti hai andaz-e-gulistan paida
Aag kar sakti hai andaz-e-gulistan paida
Even today, if the faith of Abraham were born again, the fire itself could be made to bloom like a garden.
Courage · Adversity · Hope