पैराया

Meaning

Ornament, adornment, decoration, attire, or style.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu and Persian poetics, 'pairaya' signifies an ornament, outward embellishment, or manner/dress. In this couplet, 'pairaya-e-mehfil' denotes the lively decoration and splendor of an assembly, set in stark contrast to the secluded intimacy of 'khalwat-e-naaz'.

Etymology

Persian (پیرایه / pairāya), derived from the verb 'pairāstan' (to adorn, decorate).

Usage

Commonly used in ghazals both for physical ornamentation or attire and metaphorically for poetic style or mode of expression.

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