Word Meaning
किनारे
kinare
hinoun
Meaning
At the shore, bank, or edge of water.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'kinara' denotes the riverbank or seashore, often juxtaposed against turbulent waters ('toofan' or 'bahr'). In this couplet, 'kinare pe' signifies the boat safely arriving at destination, rendering past grievances against the boatman pointless. Metaphorically, it represents the attainment of safety, salvation, or the resolution of life's struggles.
Etymology
From Persian 'کناره' (kināra), meaning edge, border, or shore.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, reaching the shore ('kinare lagna') is a standard metaphor for spiritual salvation, arrival at safety, or the end of a perilous journey.
Examples
The eye searches for a shore
Our boat has arrived at the shore
Synonyms
साहिलतटतीरकगार
Related Words
सफ़ीनाना-ख़ुदातूफ़ानमंझधार