Meaning of
may-kada
मय-कदा • مے کدہ
English
tavern; place of wine
Hindi
मदिरालय; शराब का स्थान
Urdu
شراب خانہ; مے نوشی کی جگہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
chalte hain jinke ghar yaa bottle ke hi sahaare
un sab gareeb bacchon ko may-kada mubarak
0
ye may-kada hai yahaañ hain gunaah jaam-b-dast
vo madrasa hai vo masjid vahaañ milega savaab
21
aaj zaahid ko yuñ maykada yaad aaya
jis tarah kaafiron ko KHuda yaad aaya
2
hairat karoon main kyuuñ teri ravish pe
har shay men hai jhalak naaz-o-ada ki
ujde jo maykada maykash marengay
maykash ko fikr haider maykada ki
1
kar ke qurbaan apni KHushiyon ko
gham ke saa.e men yaar jeeta hooñ
may-kada to nahin magar phir bhi
teri aankhoñ ka jaam peeta hooñ
1
jaan-e-jaana tumhaare hijr ke baad
maykada ban gaya thikaana meraa
0
ishq ke beemaar ka waajib muqaddar may-kada
raah mushkil hai na ho har meel par gar may-kada
aadmi hote tahammul roz jaate kaam par
gar gali ye chhod dete hai jahaan par may-kada
0
chalte hain jinke ghar yaa bottle ke hi sahaare
un sab gareeb bacchon ko may-kada mubarak
0
ye may-kada hai yahaañ hain gunaah jaam-b-dast
vo madrasa hai vo masjid vahaañ milega savaab
21
Nuance
In its original sense, 'may-kada' refers to a physical place where wine is consumed. In poetry, it transcends the literal, becoming a symbol of escape, indulgence, and the pursuit of forbidden pleasures. It evokes imagery of a sanctuary where worldly concerns dissolve in the intoxication of the moment.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'may-kada' to explore themes of rebellion against societal norms. It becomes a metaphor for the heart's hidden desires. The contrast between the sacred and the profane is frequently highlighted.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'may-kada' invites us to ponder the delicate balance between indulgence and restraint.