Meaning of
maikhana
मैखाना • مےخانہ
English
tavern; place of wine; metaphor for indulgence
Hindi
मदिरालय; शराब का स्थान; भोग का प्रतीक
Urdu
شراب خانہ; مے کا مقام; عیش و عشرت کی علامت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
teri yaadon se niklaa to kahaan main jaaunga
ik jagah hai bas maikhana vahaañ main jaaunga
4
zindagi hamne tujhe door se pahchaana hai
tu kisi rind ka ujdaa hua maikhaana hai
45
teri yaaden jab jab bhi dikhen hain
tab tab ham maykhaana akshar jaate hain
itnaa takabbur hai tere lehje men jaan
tujhko dekh ke ham sach men dar jaate hain
15
lab hain jaise gul sumbul rang-e-yaqooti
KHud ko maikhaana titli ka banaa rakha hai
10
teri yaadon se niklaa to kahaan main jaaunga
ik jagah hai bas maikhana vahaañ main jaaunga
4
zindagi hamne tujhe door se pahchaana hai
tu kisi rind ka ujdaa hua maikhaana hai
45
Nuance
Originally a place where wine is served, maikhana evokes images of indulgence and escape. In poetry, it becomes a symbol of the heart's desires and the intoxicating allure of love and longing.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use maikhana to depict the heart's yearning for fulfillment. It contrasts with the sober world, offering a realm where emotions flow freely. The tavern becomes a metaphor for the soul's refuge.
Closing Insight
Maikhana invites the poet to explore the depths of desire and the intoxication of the soul. It is a sanctuary for the heart's unspoken dreams.