Meaning of
bad-duaaon
बद-दुआओं • بد دعاؤں
English
curses; ill wishes
Hindi
शाप; बुरी कामनाएँ
Urdu
بد دعائیں; بری خواہشات
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ye tanhaaii usii kii bad-duaaon ka asar hai
dukhaaya tha kisi ladki ka dil bachpan men maine
0
is tarah vo na jalaaen hamko
hai muhabbat to bataayen hamko
bad-duaaon ne bachaaya varna
le hi doobi thii duaaein hamko
3
kisi kii bad-duaaon ka nateeja hai ye irshaad
wagarana ye muhabbat meri qismat men kahaan thii
2
deni duaaein chhod jab sabne mujhe
phir bad-duaaon pe guzaara kar rahe
0
ye tanhaaii usii kii bad-duaaon ka asar hai
dukhaaya tha kisi ladki ka dil bachpan men maine
0
is tarah vo na jalaaen hamko
hai muhabbat to bataayen hamko
bad-duaaon ne bachaaya varna
le hi doobi thii duaaein hamko
3
Nuance
The word carries a weight of negativity and the power of spoken ill will. In poetry, it often reflects the darker aspects of human emotions and relationships.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to explore themes of betrayal, revenge, and the consequences of negative emotions. It can be contrasted with blessings to highlight the duality of human nature.
Closing Insight
In its invocation, 'bad-duaaon' serves as a reminder of the shadows that accompany human desires.