Word Meaning
वफ़ा-पेशा
wafa-pesha
Meaning
Faithful, constant; one whose custom or practice is loyalty.
Detailed Meaning
A compound adjective combining Arabic 'wafa' (fidelity) and Persian 'pesha' (practice, trade), describing someone habitual in faithfulness. In this couplet, it qualifies the assembly (majlis) characterized by steadfast loyalty, which finally embraces or claims the poet Mir. It reflects the classical ghazal motif of absolute devotion to love and fellowship.
Etymology
Compound of Arabic 'wafā' (fidelity, fulfillment) and Persian 'pēsha' (craft, practice, habit).
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, it is conventionally applied as an epithet for the devoted lover or faithful companions, in contrast to 'jafa-pesha' (cruel).
Examples
Loyal souls who never abandon the path of true love.
He remained steadfast in his devotion, ever faithful in affection.