Word Meaning
पैमाना
paimaana
hinoun
Meaning
A wine cup, goblet, or measuring vessel.
Detailed Meaning
Literally signifying a measure or vessel, 'paimaana' in classical poetry most often denotes a goblet or cup of wine. In this couplet, 'paimaana-e-sahba' represents the vessel of intoxicating red wine that unlocks the poet's eloquent speech. More broadly, it serves as an allegorical motif for poetic inspiration and mystical ecstasy.
Etymology
Persian 'پیمانه' (paymāna), derived from 'پیمودن' (paymūdan, meaning 'to measure').
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'paimaana' commonly features alongside the saqi and tavern imagery, often idiomatically denoting the limits of patience when said to 'overflow'.
Examples
Do not let the wine cup overflow.
O cupbearer, hand a goblet to the thirsty one.
Synonyms
जामसाग़रप्याला
Related Words
सहबासाक़ीमैख़ानामय