Word Meaning
ताज़ियाना
tāziyāna
Meaning
A whip, lash, or scourge used to spur a horse or punish.
Detailed Meaning
Literally refers to a whip or scourge, particularly a leather lash used to urge on a steed. In this couplet by Mir, the loose fold of the intoxicated beloved's turban is likened to a whip striking the steed of haughty grace ('samand-e-naaz'), spurring their coquetry even further. Figuratively, it represents any sharp catalyst, spur, or sudden inciting force.
Etymology
Persian (تازیانہ tāziyāna), related to 'tākhtan' (to run, gallop, assault) and 'tāzi' (running, coursing).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is most often used metaphorically to denote a spur to motion or a stinging stroke of destiny and love.
Examples
A lash of admonition for the oblivious heart.
The whip struck the steed of passion.