Word Meaning
नाए
naay
hinoun
Meaning
Reed flute, pipe; (metaphorically) music or revelry.
Detailed Meaning
Literally referring to a reed flute or wind instrument, 'naay' carries strong classical resonance of music, longing, or celebration. In this couplet, it appears in the hendiadys 'naay-o-nosh' (music and drinking), embodying worldly pleasures and festive revelry. The poet warns novices that the arena of love and heart's desire offers devastating grief rather than mere festive indulgence.
Etymology
Persian 'nāy' (نای), meaning reed, tube, or flute.
Usage
In classical Urdu and Persian verse, it denotes either the melancholic cry of the soul separated from the divine or worldly merriment when paired with drinking.
Examples
The festive gathering of naay-o-nosh
The mournful song of the naay
Synonyms
बाँसुरीनेमुरली
Related Words
नाए-ओ-नोशनवासाज़मुतरिब