Word Meaning
शेराँ
Sherāñ
hinoun (plural)
Meaning
Lions; valiant or brave-hearted men (Persian plural).
Detailed Meaning
'Sherāñ' is the Persian plural form of 'sher' (lion), historically used in poetry to signify champions, brave souls, and spiritual heroes. In this couplet, it represents the courageous, lion-hearted seekers whose intense inner struggle and sacrifices once defined authentic asceticism (faqr). The poet laments that modern monastic Sufism has lost this heroic spirit.
Etymology
Persian (شیر / sher, meaning lion + plural suffix ان / -ān).
Usage
In classical Urdu and Persian verse, it frequently functions as a metaphor for spiritual stalwarts or fearless heroes of truth.
Examples
The courage of lions in the spiritual path
Blood of the lions of the arena
Synonyms
शूरवीरजाँबाज़बहादुर
Related Words
शेरदिलावरफ़क़्रदिल