Word Meaning
रिवायात
rivāyāt
hinoun (feminine plural)
Meaning
Traditions, customs, orthodox conventions, or inherited narratives.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'rivāyāt' refers to established customs, inherited orthodox practices, or historical narratives. In this couplet, it denotes the religious or cultural conventions and traditional heritage held by the custodians of the sanctuary (ahl-e-haram). The poet evokes stripping them of these entrenched orthodoxies in a call for radical change.
Etymology
Arabic (riwāyāt, plural of riwāyah, meaning 'narration, tradition, tale').
Usage
In modern and progressive Urdu poetry, 'rivāyāt' often symbolizes rigid dogma or inherited norms that hinder reform.
Examples
To break free from age-old traditions
Living under the shadow of old conventions
Synonyms
परंपराएँरस्मेंरीतियाँदस्तूर
Related Words
रिवायतरावीरिवायती