Meaning of
maikhaane
मैख़ाने • مے خانے
English
taverns; places of wine; gathering spots for drinkers
Hindi
मदिरालय; शराब के स्थान; पीने वालों के मिलने के स्थान
Urdu
مے خانے; شراب کے مقامات; پینے والوں کے ملنے کی جگہیں
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
chaar kitaabon ki KHushboo pee lete hain
tum bolo maykhaane se kya hota hai
4
maykhaane ki qadr hai meri nazaron men
isne jaane kitnii mautein taali hain
63
ek naya 'aashiq hai uskaa jaan chhidakta hai uspar
mujh...ko dar hai vo bhi ik din maykhaane se niklega
56
daanishmandon rastaa batla sakte ho
deewaana hooñ veeraane tak jaana hai
jannat waale thoda pahle utarenge
rindo ko to maykhaane tak jaana hai
48
ab to utni bhi muyassar nahin may-khaane men
jitni ham chhod diya karte the paimaane men
48
zikr tabassum ka aate hi lagte hain itraane log
aur zaraa si thes lagii to ja pahunchen maykhaane log
37
aa.e the hanste khelte may-khaane men firaq
jab pee chuke sharaab to sanjeeda ho ga.e
29
kahaan may-khaane ka darwaaza ghalib aur kahaan waiz
par itnaa jaante hain kal vo jaata tha ki ham nikle
27
tum yuñ hi naaraz hue ho warna may-khaane ka pata
ham ne har us shaKHs se poocha jis ke nain nasheele the
19
ye maykhaane men baith afsos ab kyuuñ
tere hisse bhi to jawaani likhi thii
9
chaar kitaabon ki KHushboo pee lete hain
tum bolo maykhaane se kya hota hai
4
maykhaane ki qadr hai meri nazaron men
isne jaane kitnii mautein taali hain
63
Nuance
Originally, 'maikhaane' refers to taverns or places where wine is consumed. In poetry, it becomes a metaphor for places of escape, indulgence, and the pursuit of ephemeral joys.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'maikhaane' to explore themes of escapism, rebellion against societal norms, and the bittersweet nature of indulgence. It often contrasts with the sober reality of life.
Closing Insight
Maikhaane invites us to ponder the delicate balance between indulgence and restraint. It is a symbol of both freedom and folly.