Persian · noun · Nation, Faith & Society
Zindan
ज़िंदान
said zin-DAAN
also written: zindaan, zendan, Zindaan
Meaning
A prison or dungeon; a place of confinement.
Usage & notes
The 'zindan' figures the prison of matter and circumstance from which the self strives to break free.
Related words
ARABIC
Qila
A fort, fortress or stronghold.
PERSIAN
Diwar
A wall; the upright side of a building or enclosure.
ARABIC
Qaid
Imprisonment, confinement, or captivity; also a constraint.
SANSKRIT
Bedi
A fetter or shackle, especially for the feet of a prisoner.
PERSIAN
Zanjeer
A chain; figuratively a bond, fetter, or restraint.