Word Meaning
दीवान
diwan
Meaning
A collected volume of poetry; also a court of justice or council.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian literature, 'diwan' primarily denotes an authored collection of poems, but historically also designates an administrative council, tribunal, or register. In this verse, the poet uses wordplay (tajnis/iham), contrasting the tumultuous court of the Day of Judgment (diwan-e-hashr) with his own tempestuous collection of poetry.
Etymology
Persian 'dīwān', ultimately traceable to ancient Iranian/Elamite roots signifying writing, bundle of written sheets, or an administrative bureau.
Usage
Poets often craft double entendres around 'diwan', playing on the tension between a book of passionate ghazals and a sovereign court of judgment.
Examples
the master poet's complete diwan
assembled in the royal diwan