Persian · adjective · Struggle & the Sword
Sipar-Andaz
सिपर-अंदाज़
said si-PAR-an-daaz
also written: sipar-andaz, separ-andaz
Meaning
One who casts down his shield; a surrenderer, one who gives up the fight.
Literally: shield-thrower
See it in the verse
Sipar-Andaz 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