Word Meaning
ताज़ीम
ta'zīm
Meaning
Respect, reverence, honor, or paying homage.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'ta'zīm' signifies the act of rendering deep respect, reverence, or homage to a sacred or beloved entity. In the provided couplet, it highlights the ritualistic exaltation of wine and the glass, subverting orthodox religious piety in favor of mystical devotion to tavern symbols. It usually denotes formal veneration, such as rising to one's feet to honor someone.
Etymology
Arabic 'ta‘ẓīm' (تعظیم), verbal noun from the root 'ع-ظ-م' (‘-ẓ-m), signifying to magnify, deem great, or honor.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, 'ta'zīm' often describes the mandatory protocol of rising or bowing before the beloved, or ironical revering of the tavern's instruments against orthodox austerity.
Examples
To bow the head in reverence before the beloved.
Rising to show honor when the elders enter.