Persian · noun · People & Roles
Teerandaz
तीरंदाज़
said TEER-an-daaz
also written: tirandaz, teer-andaz
Meaning
An archer; one who shoots arrows.
See it in the verse
Teerandaz 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