Word Meaning
दस्त-गर्दां
dast-gardaN
Meaning
Passing from hand to hand; circulating continuously; readily exchanged.
Detailed Meaning
Literally denoting something that turns or moves from one hand to another, 'dast-gardaN' describes an object in rapid circulation or high demand. In this verse, it qualifies the goblet (saaGhar) as a swiftly shifting commodity in the tavern of love, where it is constantly traded among seekers. It emphasizes both the briskness of spiritual or poetic trade and the transience of possession.
Etymology
Persian: 'dast' (hand) + 'gardaN' (present participle of 'gashtan/gardidan', to turn, revolve, or wander).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it is frequently paired with commodities like 'mataa' or wine vessels to signify brisk circulation, volatility, or continuous exchange.
Examples
The cup became a circulating treasure among the revellers.
A rare manuscript passing from hand to hand in the bazaar.