Word Meaning
मय-ख़ाने
mai-khaane
hinoun
Meaning
Of the tavern, winehouse, or drinking place (oblique form).
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning 'wine-house', this term denotes a tavern or drinking establishment. In this couplet, it serves as the backdrop to expose the preacher's hypocrisy, who was ironically seen leaving it. Allegorically in Persian and Urdu poetry, the tavern represents a sanctuary of authentic mystical longing away from orthodox dogma.
Etymology
Persian compound of 'may' (wine) and 'khāna' (house/place).
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, the tavern is perpetually contrasted with the mosque to satirize pious hypocrisy and celebrate honest ecstasy.
Examples
The tavern door stood open for every wandering soul.
He lost his piety upon reaching the tavern.
Synonyms
मयकदाशराबख़ानाख़राबात
Related Words
मयसाक़ीरिंदबादा