paasbaan(m): guard, sentinel

Description of paasbaan: Paasbaan is an Urdu noun meaning guard, watchman, sentinel, or keeper—a person entrusted with protection and surveillance duties. The word carries connotations of vigilance and responsibility, often describing someone who maintains order or safeguards a place. Unlike common terms for security personnel, paasbaan encompasses broader protective roles including shepherd and guide. Differs from mere doorkeeper by implying active guardianship and watchfulness rather than passive threshold-keeping. In classical Urdu poetry, the