Meaning of
burd
बुर्द • برد
English
cloak; mantle; covering
Hindi
चोगा; ओढ़नी; आवरण
Urdu
چوغہ; اوڑھنی; پردہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kisko furqat hai kisi ki naaz bardaari kare
aadmi har ek apne aap men masroof hai
1
har fareb-e-gham-e-duniya se khabardaar to hai
teraa deewaana kisi kaam men hushiyaar to hai
11
suno jaanaan tumhaare lab pe may ka ek bhi qatra
meri aankhoñ ki hai tauheen aur naakaabil-e-bardaasht
4
aalam men karte ho numaish is qadar ranj-o-alam ki
ye lab nahin khulte jo gham na-qaabil-e-bardaasht hota
4
is se badhkar hai burd-baari kya
KHud ko naadaan samajh liya jaa.e
3
bediyaan khol do talwaar thamao is ko
ek laachaar pe main vaar nahin kar saka
2
ishq ko mahtaab kahte ho
dooriyaan bardaasht kar lo phir
2
zabardasti tawaayaf se nahin karta
tumhein to phir mohabbat maana hai maine
2
ik din ki bhi judaai na bardaasht kar sake
dukh dard mujh ko dekh ke ik dam lipt ga.e
2
farmaan-bardari ka aalam to dekhiye
ye dil aaj bhi unke li.e dhadakta hai
1
kisko furqat hai kisi ki naaz bardaari kare
aadmi har ek apne aap men masroof hai
1
har fareb-e-gham-e-duniya se khabardaar to hai
teraa deewaana kisi kaam men hushiyaar to hai
11
Nuance
In its original sense, 'burd' refers to a cloak or mantle, a garment that covers and protects. In poetry, this word evokes the idea of shelter and concealment, often symbolizing the protective layers we wrap around ourselves, both physically and emotionally.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'burd' to explore themes of protection and vulnerability. It can represent the barriers we create to shield ourselves from the world. It contrasts with words that suggest exposure or openness, highlighting the tension between concealment and revelation.
Closing Insight
In the poetic realm, 'burd' becomes a symbol of the delicate balance between hiding and revealing, protection and exposure.