हम-इनाँ

Meaning

Riding abreast, travelling side by side at an equal pace; companion.

Detailed Meaning

Literally signifying two riders whose horses' reins are kept side by side, it denotes travelling abreast or matching someone's pace. In the couplet, the poet reflects on his former illusion that celestial bodies—the sun, moon, and Jupiter—were traversing the cosmos alongside him as fellow travellers. It signifies both equal stature in journeying and deep companionship.

Etymology

Persian 'ham' (together, equal) + Arabic ''inān' (rein, bridle).

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, it is favored to describe companions in flight, journey, or swift movement matching each other stride for stride.

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