Word Meaning
पहलवानों
pahlawānoñ
hinoun
Meaning
Wrestlers, champions, or masters of an art or combat.
Detailed Meaning
Literally denoting wrestlers or champions of combat, the word here metaphorically refers to stalwarts and master practitioners of poetic craft. Mir uses vivid wrestling imagery (kushti, zer, pachhadna) to assert his supremacy over rival poets of his time.
Etymology
Persian 'pahlavān' (hero, champion, wrestler), historically related to Middle Persian 'pahlawīg' (Parthian), denoting martial valor.
Usage
In classical ghazal, it is used both literally for athletes and metaphorically for rivals or seasoned masters in the arena of poetry.
Examples
In the arena of verse, none among the champions could stand.
The masters of this craft conceded defeat.
Synonyms
मल्लोंउस्तादोंसूरमाओंदिग्गजों
Related Words
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