Word Meaning

रिन्दां

rindāṅ

hinoun

Meaning

Carefree drunkards, revelers, or spiritually liberated mystics (plural of rind).

Detailed Meaning

'Rindān' is the Persian plural of 'rind', referring to uninhibited lovers or seekers who spurn formal religious piety in pursuit of ecstatic truth. In this couplet, 'mehfil-e-rindāṅ' evokes an assembly of sincere drinkers whose festive gathering is illuminated by goblets flowing with liquid fire.

Etymology

Persian 'rind' (رند, meaning rogue or carefree drinker) + plural suffix '-ān' (ـان).

Usage

In classical Urdu ghazal, 'rind' (plural 'rindān') embodies spiritual authenticity and raw devotion, juxtaposed against the sanctimonious ascetic (zāhid).

Examples

The assembly of free spirits is luminous tonight.

The tavern belongs to the ecstatic revelers.

Synonyms

मयकशबादा-ख़्वारमतवालेआज़ाद-मनेश

Related Words

रिन्दरिन्दानामयख़ानासाक़ी
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