Meaning of
maykasho
मयकशो • مے کشو
English
wine drinkers; revelers
Hindi
शराब पीने वाले; जश्न मनाने वाले
Urdu
شراب پینے والے; جشن منانے والے
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
Peete hain navabon sa ki jana bhi nahin hai
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ye maykashon ka tawazun bhi kya tawazun hai
khade bhi rahna sahoolat se ladkhadana bhi
hamaare shahar ke logon ko khoob aata hai
kisi ko sar pe bithaana bhi aur girana bhi
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Peete hain navabon sa ki jana bhi nahin hai
12
ye maykashon ka tawazun bhi kya tawazun hai
khade bhi rahna sahoolat se ladkhadana bhi
hamaare shahar ke logon ko khoob aata hai
kisi ko sar pe bithaana bhi aur girana bhi
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Nuance
The term conjures images of those who indulge in the pleasures of wine and revelry. It suggests a carefree spirit, often associated with poets and mystics who seek transcendence through intoxication. In poetry, it symbolizes the pursuit of ecstasy and the rejection of worldly constraints.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use this term to explore themes of freedom and excess. It can reflect a life lived in pursuit of joy, often at the edge of societal norms.
Closing Insight
To be among the maykasho is to embrace life's fleeting joys. It is a dance on the edge of the world, where the heart finds its true rhythm.