Meaning of
may-qashi
मय-क़शी • مے کشی
English
wine-drinking; indulgence in wine
Hindi
मदिरापान; शराब का सेवन
Urdu
شراب نوشی; شراب کا استعمال
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
khud-kushi karna gar gunaah hai to
may-kashi se laga le dil apna
0
tu us nigaah se pee waqt-e-may-kashee taabaan
ki jis nigaah pe qurbaan paarsaai ho
15
dil ke sabhi ghamon ka ye waahid ilaaj hai
logon ne de diya hai jise naam may kashi
2
mire tishna labon ko tum zaraa si may-kashi de do
tumhein darna nahin hai ab ke lab se lab mila lo tum
1
unki aankhoñ se jab se pee yaaro
chhod dii tab se may-kashi yaaro
raat ko chhat se chaand jab dekha
yaad unki phir aa gaii yaaro
1
ye kis tarah kii may-kashi hai kaun sa ilaaj hai
tumhein davaa bhi chahiye to zahar ke libaas men
1
b-raah-e-raast kyuuñkar may-kashi ko
bhala ilzaam kyuuñ de bebasi ko
1
may kashi ho ke shayari ho shajar
mirza ghalib bhi mirza ghalib the
0
khud-kushi karna gar gunaah hai to
may-kashi se laga le dil apna
0
tu us nigaah se pee waqt-e-may-kashee taabaan
ki jis nigaah pe qurbaan paarsaai ho
15
Nuance
'May-qashi' suggests a hedonistic indulgence, often associated with revelry and escape. In poetry, it symbolizes both the joys and the sorrows found in intoxication.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'may-qashi' to explore themes of excess and escapism. It often contrasts with sobriety, highlighting the dual nature of pleasure and pain.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'may-qashi' dances on the edge of ecstasy and despair.