Word Meaning
मीरास
mīrās
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
Inheritance, heritage, patrimony, or ancestral legacy.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'mīrās' denotes an inheritance, legacy, or birthright. In this couplet, it represents the idea that sovereignty over the universe is the natural spiritual legacy and divine endowment of the fearless believer.
Etymology
Arabic (مِيرَاث - mīrāṯ), derived from the root w-r-ṯ (و-ر-ث) meaning 'to inherit'.
Usage
In classical and philosophical ghazals, 'mīrās' is frequently used metaphorically for ancestral honor, spiritual endowment, or grief rather than mere material wealth.
Examples
Divine love is the eternal inheritance of the seekers.
He received the fire of passion as a family heritage.
Synonyms
विरासततरकाबपौतीधरोहर
Related Words
वारिसमौ़रूसीविरासत
