Meaning of

sang-e-dar-e-may-khaana

संग-ए-दर-ए-मय-ख़ाना • سنگ در مے خانہ

stone at the door of the tavern; obstacle to indulgence

मयख़ाने के दरवाज़े पर पत्थर; आनंद में बाधा

مے خانہ کے دروازے پر پتھر; لذت میں رکاوٹ

Persian

The phrase evokes the image of a barrier at the entrance of a place of indulgence, symbolizing the hindrances one faces in pursuit of pleasure or escape. In poetry, it often represents the societal or personal constraints that prevent one from reaching a state of bliss or oblivion.

Poets use this phrase to explore themes of longing and denial. It can symbolize the struggle between desire and restraint. Often, it is contrasted with the freedom found within the tavern.

The phrase captures the eternal tension between desire and the barriers that hold us back. It invites reflection on what we truly seek.