Word Meaning
पियारे
piyaare
hinoun
Meaning
Beloved, dear one, darling (used affectionately as a vocative address).
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'piyaare' functions as a tender vocative term directed at the beloved, conveying intimacy and affection. In this couplet, the speaker addresses the cruel lover with gentle reproach, questioning where such tyranny could ever be justified as righteousness.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'प्रिय' (priya) via Prakrit 'पिय' (piya), evolving into Hindi-Urdu 'प्यारा/पियारा'.
Usage
Frequently employed in the vocative case in ghazals to evoke intimacy, warmth, and affectionate complaint.
Examples
Listen to my heartfelt plea, my beloved.
Where are you turning away your face, dear one?
Synonyms
महबूबदिलबरजानीसनम
Related Words
प्यारपियाप्रीतप्यारी