Word Meaning
मुनइ'म
Mun'im
Meaning
A wealthy person, rich man, or benefactor who bestows bounties.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'mun'im' denotes a wealthy or affluent individual endowed with worldly comforts and riches. In this couplet, it represents a rich person wrapped in luxurious furs, contrasted directly with the destitute lover or ascetic ('rind'). The word emphasizes the vanity of material luxury in the face of time and mortality.
Etymology
Arabic, active participle derived from the root ن-ع-م (n-'-m), signifying to bestow favor, bounty, or live in delight.
Usage
In ghazals, 'mun'im' is frequently juxtaposed with the 'rind', 'darvesh', or 'faqir' to contrast worldly vanity with spiritual detachment.
Examples
The mun'im rests in luxury, unaware of sorrow.
What pride can a mun'im have in fleeting gold?