दीं-दार

Meaning

Pious, devout, religious, or faithful to the creed.

Detailed Meaning

Literally denoting one who adheres to or possesses religious faith, it describes a devout, upright, or God-fearing person. In this couplet, it serves as a reverent royal epithet for the Mughal emperor (Bahadur Shah Zafar), celebrating his recovery and praising his spiritual integrity.

Etymology

Arabic 'dīn' (religion, faith) + Persian suffix '-dār' (possessor, keeper).

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, it is frequently used as an honorific title in royal panegyrics (qasida) or contrasted with the free-spirited rind (drinker) in ghazals.

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