Word Meaning
जमशेद
Jamshed
hiproper noun
Meaning
A legendary Persian emperor famous for his miraculous cup and glorious reign.
Detailed Meaning
Jamshid is a celebrated mythical monarch of ancient Iran, renowned for his royal splendor and legendary cup. In this couplet, his seal or legacy represents absolute and enduring authority that cannot easily be claimed. The poet contrasts the fleeting transfer of worldly power with Jamshid's eternal majesty.
Etymology
Persian (from Avestan 'Yima Xšaēta', meaning 'radiant Yima').
Usage
In Urdu ghazal poetry, Jamshid is frequently invoked as an emblem of past imperial grandeur and the inevitable decay of worldly glory.
Examples
Where now is the majesty of Jamshid and the court of Dara?
Seek the mysteries of existence in the cup of Jamshid.
Synonyms
जमशाह-ए-अजम
Related Words
जाम-ए-जमतख़्त-ए-जमशेदकैक़ुबादख़ातम