दीगराँ

Meaning

Others, other people, or strangers.

Detailed Meaning

'Dīgarāñ' is the Persian plural form of 'dīgar', signifying 'others' or 'other people'. In this couplet, it serves to draw a contrast between loyal soulmates who endure until the end of life and fair-weather companions who merely walk along until a convenient destination. It underscores the distinction between deep spiritual intimacy and superficial social acquaintances.

Etymology

Persian, plural of دیگر (dīgar, 'other/another') formed with the animate plural suffix ـان (-ān).

Usage

Commonly employed in classical Persian and Indo-Persian poetry to contrast beloved confidants with outsiders, strangers, or the broader world.

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