Word Meaning
सज्जादा
sajjāda
hinoun
Meaning
A prayer rug, prayer mat, or seat of religious devotion.
Detailed Meaning
A sajjada refers to a prayer rug or carpet spread for performing Islamic prayers, often associated with a spiritual elder or ascetic. In classical Urdu poetry, it conventionally symbolizes orthodox piety, asceticism, and religious status. In this verse, Mir humorously demonstrates utter devotion to wine by even pawning his arched prayer rug.
Etymology
Arabic, from the root s-j-d (س-ج-د), relating to prostration (sujūd).
Usage
Frequently juxtaposed in the ghazal against wine (mai) and taverns (mai-khana) to mock rigid ritualism and celebrate passionate love.
Examples
To pawn the prayer rug at the tavern door
An ascetic seated upon the prayer mat
Synonyms
मुसल्लाजा-ए-नमाज़
Related Words
सज्जादा-नशीनसुजूदसजदामेहराब