Meaning of
baraadar
बरादर • برادر
English
brother; comrade; fellow
Hindi
भाई; साथी; मित्र
Urdu
بھائی; ساتھی; دوست
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
karna muaaf mujh ko mere dost aaj bhi
rahna sadaa hai door amal-paani se mujhe
mamnoon hooñ main apne biraadar azeez ka
rakhta hai door ghar kii pareshaani se mujhe
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baaki saare kaam bhulaakar ishq kiya
subah se lekar shaam barabar ishq kiya
ghalti ye thode thii ishq kiya ham ne
ghalti ye thii gair biraadar ishq kiya
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mamnoon hooñ main apne biraadar aziz ka
rakhta hai door ghar kii pareshaani se mujhe
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karna muaaf mujh ko mere dost aaj bhi
rahna sadaa hai door amal-paani se mujhe
mamnoon hooñ main apne biraadar azeez ka
rakhta hai door ghar kii pareshaani se mujhe
0
baaki saare kaam bhulaakar ishq kiya
subah se lekar shaam barabar ishq kiya
ghalti ye thode thii ishq kiya ham ne
ghalti ye thii gair biraadar ishq kiya
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Nuance
Baraadar conveys a sense of kinship and solidarity. In poetry, it often symbolizes the bonds that transcend blood relations, highlighting unity and shared struggles.
Poetic Usage
Poets use baraadar to explore themes of fraternity and loyalty. It can contrast with isolation or highlight the strength found in companionship.
Closing Insight
Baraadar is a testament to the ties that bind us, a celebration of unity in diversity.