Persian · noun · Spirit & the Divine

Kashkol

कश्कोल

Meaning

The dervish's begging-bowl, carried to receive alms.

Literally: begging-bowl

Usage & notes

The kashkol turns the spiritual beggar into a king, since what it gathers is not coin but the wealth of contentment.

Related words

Begging, mendicancy; the life or act of a beggar.

Spiritual poverty; the dervish's chosen detachment from wealth and power.