Word Meaning
मुक़ामिर-ख़ाना
muqāmir-khāna
hinoun (masculine)
Meaning
Gambling den; a place where games of chance are played.
Detailed Meaning
Literally referring to a gambling house or casino, the term is used figuratively in poetry to represent the material world or destiny. In the given couplet, the universe ('āfāq') is metaphorically termed a gambling den where every entrant inevitably loses something of value, reflecting themes of existential loss and transience.
Etymology
Arabic 'muqāmir' (gambler) + Persian 'khāna' (house/place).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is often employed as an allegory for the material world, emphasizing that earthly pursuits ultimately end in loss.
Examples
The world is nothing but a gambling den of desires.
Whoever stepped into this gambling house lost their peace.
Synonyms
क़िमार-ख़ानाजुआख़ानाद्यूतगृह
Related Words
मुक़ामिरक़िमारक़िमार-बाज़ख़ाना