Word Meaning
प्याला
pyālā
hinoun
Meaning
A cup, goblet, or bowl, especially for wine.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetics, 'pyala' denotes a cup or vessel, most commonly for wine. In this couplet, it represents the luminous vessel of mystical wine gifted spontaneously by the tavern-master (pir-e-mughan). Likened to the sun, it symbolizes sudden spiritual enlightenment and divine grace.
Etymology
From Persian پیاله (piyāla), meaning cup, goblet, or bowl.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'pyala' frequently functions as an allegorical vessel of divine love, intoxication, and esoteric wisdom.
Examples
The cup was filled to the brim with wine.
One sip from the spiritual cup banishes all sorrow.
Synonyms
जामसाग़रसुबू
Related Words
मयसाक़ीख़ुममयख़ाना