Word Meaning
रिंदान
rindaan
Meaning
Free-spirited seekers, intoxicated mystics, or revelers (plural of rind).
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'rindaan' refers to intoxicated lovers or spiritual nonconformists who reject superficial piety in favor of genuine devotion. In this couplet, it designates upright, self-respecting seekers who refuse to compromise their dignity by begging wine from the foreign cupbearer. It embodies unshakeable inner honor and spiritual detachment.
Etymology
Persian: plural of 'rind' (رند), formed with the Persian plural suffix '-an' (ان).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, the 'rind' (and plural 'rindaan') is praised as the noble antithesis of the hypocritical priest ('shaikh' or 'waiz').
Examples
The assembly of rindaan does not tolerate pretension.
The way of rindaan is rooted in spiritual dignity.