Word Meaning
साक़ी
saki
hinoun
Meaning
Cupbearer; symbolizes temptation and allure often connected with wine and beauty.
Detailed Meaning
'साक़ी' refers to the cupbearer who serves wine, deeply rooted in poetic metaphor. This figure represents not just physical beauty but also the intoxicating charm of love or the divine. Poets often depict the saki as a source of joy and inspiration, embodying the essence of celebration.
Etymology
From Persian 'ساقی' (sāqī), meaning one who serves wine.
Usage
In romantic and Sufi poetry, the saki embodies beauty, intoxication, and the divine.
Examples
O cupbearer, pour the wine of love;
In your presence, all my sorrows disappear.
Synonyms
कपबेररमदिरा-सेवीपेय-पर्याय
Related Words
प्रेममदिराजश्न
