Persian · noun · Everyday Life
Imaam-dasta
इमामदस्ता
also written: Imam-dasta, Imamdasta, Hamamdasta
Meaning
A mortar and pestle for crushing spices.
How Iqbal uses it
Everyday kitchen word; the metal mortar ('imaam') and pestle ('dasta') for pounding.
See it in the verse
Imaam-dasta in Iqbal’s couplets
Tera imam be-huzoor teri namaz be-suroor
Aisi namaz se guzar aise imam se guzar
Aisi namaz se guzar aise imam se guzar
Your prayer-leader is without presence, your prayer without rapture — move past such a prayer, move past such a leader.
Awakening · Courage · Freedom
Hai Ram ke vajood pe Hindostan ko naaz
Ahl-e-nazar samajhte hain us ko imam-e-Hind
Ahl-e-nazar samajhte hain us ko imam-e-Hind
India takes pride in the very existence of Ram; those of discerning sight regard him as the spiritual leader of India.
Unity