Word Meaning
दुरून
durūn
hinoun
Meaning
Inside, interior, within, or the inner realm/heart.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'durūn' refers to the interior, inside, or inner essence, often used metaphorically for the soul or heart. In this couplet, 'durūn-e-may-khāna' evokes the inner sanctum and esoteric mysteries hidden within the spiritual tavern. It contrasts outward appearances with deeply guarded internal truths.
Etymology
Persian 'darūn' (درون), meaning inside, within, or the heart/soul.
Usage
Frequently paired or contrasted with 'berūn' (outer/exterior), 'durūn' is widely used in Sufi and ghazal poetry to emphasize the unseen, spiritual dimension.
Examples
mahram-e-rāz-e-durūn (confidant of inner secrets)
safā-e-durūn (purity of the inner self)
Synonyms
बातिनअंदरूनअंदरदाख़िल
Related Words
बेरूनअंदरूनीदुरूनी