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Persian · noun · Iqbal's Emblems

Saro-e-Naz

सर्व-ए-नाज़
said SARV-e-NAAZ
also written: sarv-e-naz, graceful cypress
Meaning

The cypress of coquetry; the swaying, graceful cypress, a figure for the beloved's coy and elegant carriage.

Literally: cypress of grace

See it in the verse

Saro-e-Naz in Iqbal’s couplets

Khudi ki shokhi-o-tundi mein kibr-o-naaz nahin
Jo naaz ho bhi to be-lazzat-e-niyaz nahin
There is no arrogance or vanity in the spirited fierceness of selfhood — and any pride it does carry is never without the sweetness of humility.
Selfhood · Humility
Hai Ram ke vajood pe Hindostan ko naaz
Ahl-e-nazar samajhte hain us ko imam-e-Hind
India takes pride in the very existence of Ram; those of discerning sight regard him as the spiritual leader of India.
Unity
Related words
PERSIAN

Sarw

The cypress; its tall, upright form is the classic figure for the beloved's graceful, erect stature.

PERSIAN

Saro-e-Rawan

The 'walking cypress'; a poetic name for the beloved, whose graceful gait moves like a cypress come to life.

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