Word Meaning
कमीनों
kamīnoñ
hinoun (plural oblique)
Meaning
Vile, base, or dishonorable people (oblique plural)
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'kamīne' denotes morally debased, worthless, or ignoble individuals lacking virtue or dignity. In this couplet, it highlights the poet's grievance against fickle fortune (charkh), which unjustly patronizes and elevates base people while virtuous minds suffer. It underscores social decay and the tragic inversion of merit.
Etymology
Persian (kamīna: mean, low, humble, vile)
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it frequently features in complaints against the cruel sky (charkh-e-kaj-raftār) which patronizes worthless fools over virtuous poets.
Examples
Alas, fortune favors only the base and vile.
The honorable remain broken while villains prosper.
Synonyms
रज़ीलोंअधमोंनीचोंबदज़ाsessionत
Related Words
कमीनापनकमीनाकम-ज़ात