बरकत

Meaning

Blessing, abundance, spiritual grace, or divine prosperity.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'barkat' refers to divine grace, auspiciousness, or spiritual abundance. In this couplet, the poet paradoxically finds enduring grace and sustenance in the tavern (may-kada), elevating it above worldly or orthodox sanctuaries.

Etymology

Arabic (بَرَكَة, barakah), meaning divine blessing, abundance, or benevolence.

Usage

Often used in Sufi-leaning ghazals to contrast institutional piety with mystical grace found unexpectedly in the tavern.

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