Word Meaning
लगन
lagan
hinoun
Meaning
A wide metal basin or pan used for washing.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'lagan' refers to a wide metal basin placed under the beloved's feet to hold the water during washing. The lover desires to wash the beloved's feet and drink the sanctified water, but the beloved stubbornly pulls their feet outside the basin. It should not be confused with the homonym meaning devotion or longing.
Etymology
Persian lagan (لگن), signifying a wide metal bowl, basin, or tub.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, this noun evokes intimate domestic ritual and courtly hospitality where the beloved's feet are washed in a ceremonial basin.
Examples
drawing the feet away from the basin
pure water poured into the wide basin
Synonyms
तश्तपराततसलाकुंडा
Related Words
पाँवचिलमचीतश्तसीम-तन