Persian · phrase · Faith & Sacred History
Baagh-e-Bahisht
बाग़-ए-बहिश्त
said baagh-e-ba-hisht
also written: baagh e bahisht, baghe bahisht, bagh-e-bihisht
Meaning
The garden of paradise; the heavenly garden promised to the blessed.
Literally: baagh (garden) + bahisht (paradise)
See it in the verse
Baagh-e-Bahisht in Iqbal’s couplets
Aata hai yaad mujh ko guzra hua zamana
Wo bagh ki baharen, wo sab ka chahchahana
Wo bagh ki baharen, wo sab ka chahchahana
I remember the time that has passed — those springtimes of the garden, that chorus of every bird singing.
Freedom · Restlessness
Baagh-e-bahisht se mujhe hukm-e-safar diya tha kyun
Kaar-e-jahan daraaz hai ab mera intezaar kar
Kaar-e-jahan daraaz hai ab mera intezaar kar
Why was I given the command to depart the garden of paradise? The work of the world is long now — so wait for me.
Action · Aspiration · Restlessness