Word Meaning
सुबू
subū
hinoun
Meaning
A wine pitcher, flagon, jar, or goblet.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'subū' refers to a wine pitcher, jar, or flagon used in the tavern. In this couplet, it represents the vessel of ecstatic wine, which the tavern mendicant defiantly shatters upon reaching the spring of eternal life to display supreme detachment. It serves as a prominent symbol of mystical intoxication and total disregard for conventional reward.
Etymology
Persian (سبو / sabū)
Usage
Often paired with 'sāghar' or 'mīnā' in the ghazal to evoke the atmosphere of the tavern and the vessels of spiritual love.
Examples
The circulation of flagon and goblet
The shattering of the wine flagon
Synonyms
सुराहीकुज़ाप्यालाजाम
Related Words
साग़रमीनामय-कदाख़ुम