यारान

Meaning

Friends, companions, associates; the plural form of yar.

Detailed Meaning

In classical poetry, 'yaran' is the Persian animate plural of 'yar', denoting friends, comrades, or confidants. In this verse, it appears in the construct 'yaran-e-shadman' (cheerful companions), underscoring a stark contrast between the poet's perpetual grief and the joyful nonchalance of fellow travelers. It represents collective fellowship, often tinged with irony or wistfulness in the lover's isolation.

Etymology

Persian: from 'yār' (friend, companion) + '-ān' (animate plural suffix).

Usage

In the ghazal, 'yaran' is frequently invoked to address fellow drinkers, confidants, or unsympathetic acquaintances.

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