Word Meaning
पीराना-सर
pīrāna-sar
hiadjective / adverb
Meaning
In old age; having white hair; senile or aged.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning 'with an aged head' or 'in the state of old age', it describes advanced years and physical aging. In classical poetry, it often highlights the tragic or ironic persistence of youthful passion and foolishness into the later years of life. In this couplet, it forms a sharp contrast with the ignorance and impulsiveness of youth.
Etymology
Persian: 'pīrāna' (elderly/aged) + 'sar' (head).
Usage
Frequently invoked in Urdu ghazals to express self-reproach, irony, or regret over succumbing to foolishness and desire in advanced years.
Examples
In old age, love has made a laughingstock of me.
A white head, yet the heart still yearns like youth.
Synonyms
बुज़ुर्गसालगुज़िश्ताबूढ़ा
Related Words
पीरपीरीजवानीसफ़ेद-रीश