Word Meaning
केश
kesh
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Creed, faith, religion, sect, or doctrine.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'kesh' refers to a creed, religious path, or spiritual doctrine. In this couplet by Ghalib, it signifies the speaker's philosophical way of life, where true monotheism is practiced by renouncing outward rituals and conventional dogmas.
Etymology
Persian (کیش - kesh/kīsh), meaning creed, religion, or tradition.
Usage
Frequently found in classical Persianate ghazals, often combined with prefixes or adjectives like 'आज़ाद-केश' (free-thinking) or 'काफ़िर-केश' (cruel or infidel-like).
Examples
Our creed is the abandonment of ritual customs.
A free-thinker who follows the path of love alone.
Synonyms
मज़हबदीनमसलकआईन
Related Words
मुवह्हिदमिल्लतईमानरुसूम