Word Meaning
मईशत
ma'īshat
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
Way of life, livelihood, manner of living, or dealings with people.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu, 'ma'īshat' broadly denotes one's livelihood, subsistence, or general mode of life. In this couplet, it specifically points to adopting the peaceful, patient, and forbearing lifestyle of mendicants when dealing with the people of one's time.
Etymology
Arabic root 'ain-yā-shīn (ع-ي-ش), meaning to live, survive, or lead a life (ma'īshah).
Usage
While predominantly meaning modern economy or income today, classical ghazal poetry often employs it for one's ethical manner of living and interacting with the world.
Examples
A straitened livelihood has left us utterly helpless.
In the humble way of living of dervishes, there is no worldly worry.
Synonyms
गुज़र-बसररहन-सहनज़िंदगीमआश
Related Words
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