Persian · noun · Poetry, Speech & Art
Andaz-e-Bayan
अंदाज़-ए-बयान
said an-DAAZ-e-ba-YAAN
also written: Andaze Bayan,Andaz-e-Bayaan
Meaning
A poet's distinctive manner or style of expression — the characteristic way he frames and delivers his thought.
Literally: manner of expression
See it in the verse
Andaz-e-Bayan in Iqbal’s couplets
Zamane ke andaz badle gaye
Naya raag hai saaz badle gaye
Naya raag hai saaz badle gaye
The ways of the age have changed; the tune is new, the instruments have changed.
Awakening · Action · Restlessness
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