Word Meaning
पियो
piyo
Meaning
Drink (second-person informal/familiar imperative or subjunctive form).
Detailed Meaning
In poetry, 'piyo' is a conjugated form of the verb 'peena' (to drink), addressed to the second-person pronoun 'tum'. In this couplet, it is used satirically to address the preacher ('waiz'), mocking his complete detachment from the experience of drinking while boasting about heaven's wine. It highlights the poet's defiance against ascetic pretense and dogmatism.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'पिबति' (pibati, drinks) / 'पान' (pāna) through Prakrit 'पिअइ' (piaï) into Hindustani 'पीना' (pīnā).
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal poetry when addressing the preacher or the cupbearer in verses revolving around the taverns and wine.
Examples
Drink wine today and cast aside all worry.
Neither do you drink yourself, nor do you let lovers be.