Word Meaning
पिरोए
piroye
Meaning
Strung, threaded; draped, donned, or encased in a covering.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Hindustani poetry, 'pironā' typically denotes threading gems or pearls onto a string, but figuratively extends to arranging, donning, or encasing an object in an envelope or garment. In this couplet, it describes whether an unsheathed blade in the heat of battle would ever be clad or bundled in clothing. The imagery emphasizes that intrinsic martial virtue requires no external sheath or finery.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'प्रोत' (prota, meaning strung or pierced) via Prakrit into Hindi-Urdu 'पिरोना' (pironā).
Usage
Frequently used in the ghazal to depict the stringing of pearls, tears, or carefully measured verses into rhythmic harmony.
Examples
He strung the pearls of sorrow into a slender cord.
A naked blade in combat is never draped in fine garments.