Meaning of
may-khaane
मय-ख़ाने • مے خانے
English
tavern; place of wine; metaphor for escape or solace
Hindi
मदिरालय; शराबख़ाना; राहत या सुकून का प्रतीक
Urdu
شراب خانہ; مے خانہ; سکون یا راحت کی علامت
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 a place where wine is served, the word evokes images of escape from worldly troubles. In poetry, it often symbolizes a refuge for the weary soul, a place where one can drown sorrows and find temporary solace.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to depict a sanctuary from life's hardships. It contrasts with the harshness of reality. It can also represent a state of mind where one seeks peace.
Closing Insight
In its essence, may-khaane is a poetic symbol of refuge and introspection.