Word Meaning
मुग़ाना
mughāna
hiadjective
Meaning
Pertaining to the Zoroastrian wine-seller; tavern-vintage or pure ancient wine.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu verse, 'mughāna' derives from 'mugh' (a Zoroastrian or Magian tavern-keeper), representing pure vintage wine associated with secret wisdom. In this couplet, 'may-e-mughāna' refers to the pristine spiritual passion and cultural vitality of the East that has depleted and yearns for divine revival.
Etymology
Persian, from 'mugh' (Magus, Zoroastrian priest/wine-seller) + adjectival suffix '-āna'.
Usage
Commonly forms Persian genitive phrases such as 'may-e-mughāna' to evoke mystical intoxication and unconventional Sufi enlightenment over dogmatic orthodoxy.
Examples
may-e-mughāna kā nasha
dayr-e-mughāna kī talab
Synonyms
मयख़ानाईज़रदुश्तीआतिश-परस्ताना
Related Words
मुग़पीर-ए-मुग़ाँदैर-ए-मुग़ाँमय-ए-मुग़ाना