Word Meaning
मुश्त-माल
musht-maal
hinoun
Meaning
Massage, rubbing, or kneading the body with hands or fists.
Detailed Meaning
Literally denoting the rubbing and kneading of tired limbs with fists or palms, 'musht-maal' signifies massage or shampooing. In the context of this couplet, it plays on both pampering an exhausted, intoxicated dervish and the notion of subduing or manhandling him.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'musht' (fist, handful) and the stem 'māl' (rubbing, from mālīdan, to rub).
Usage
In classical Urdu and Persian verse, it usually refers to a soothing massage given to a beloved or a weary traveler, but occasionally carries connotations of crushing or subduing.
Examples
Dast-o-paa ki musht-maal se thakan door hui
Gham-e-rozgaar ne musht-maal kar dala
Synonyms
मालिशदबवानाचंपी
Related Words
मुश्तमालीशपा-मालीमालीदन