पैर

Meaning

Elder, spiritual guide, or master of the tavern.

Detailed Meaning

In this couplet, the word is an orthographic variant or transliteration of 'pīr', meaning an elder or master. Within the compound 'sar-e-pīr-e-mai-farosh', it refers to the venerated elder wine-seller. The poet poetically envisions the brick resting over the wine vat as the head of the elder tavern-keeper.

Etymology

Persian (پیر / pīr), signifying an old man, elder, or spiritual master.

Usage

In classical Urdu ghazal, 'pīr' (most famously pīr-e-mughān) represents the genuine spiritual guide of the tavern, standing in direct contrast to orthodox zealots.

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