मीरी

Meaning

Lordship, chieftainship, sovereignty, or princely rule.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Persian and Urdu, 'mīrī' denotes lordship, sovereignty, or the rank of an amīr/mīr (leader). In this couplet, it represents high status and worldly authority, presented alongside 'faqīrī' (ascetic poverty), kingship, and enslavement. The verse underscores that regardless of one's worldly station—be it noble power or humble submission—nothing great is achieved without audacious courage.

Etymology

Persian, derived from 'mīr' (a contraction of Arabic 'amīr', meaning prince or commander) suffixed with the Persian abstract noun marker '-ī'.

Usage

In classical poetry, 'mīrī' is frequently paired with 'faqīrī' to contrast high worldly rank with spiritual detachment.

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