Word Meaning
पिला
pilā
Meaning
To serve a drink; having caused someone to drink.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'पिला' acts as the causative imperative or conjunctive base of the verb 'पिलाना' (to serve drink or wine). In this verse, appearing in the phrase 'पिला के' (having caused to drink), it portrays the Saqi serving the metaphysical wine of Divine oneness, dissolving the duality between 'I' and 'you'. It signifies the direct conferral of spiritual illumination and mystical ecstasy upon the seeker.
Etymology
From Sanskrit pāyayati (causes to drink) via Prakrit piāvai to Hindustani pilānā.
Usage
Frequently addressed as an urgent plea to the Saqi in ghazal poetry to request symbolic wine or spiritual communion.
Examples
O cupbearer, pour me wine in this season of spring.
Having served me a cup, they left me completely entranced.