Meaning of
dahshat-gard
दहशत-गर्द • دہشت گرد
English
terrorist; one who spreads terror
Hindi
आतंकवादी; आतंक फैलाने वाला
Urdu
دہشت گرد; دہشت پھیلانے والا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
chaar soo aah-o-fughaan hai dard hai
mushkilon men mubtila har fard hai
vaqt ke haakim kii nazaron men shajar
jo bhi haq maange vo dahshat-gard hai
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sab ne maana marne vaala dahshat-gard aur qaateel tha
maa ne phir bhi qabr pe us ki raaz-dulaara likkha tha
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dahshat-gar
dii phail rahi hai ab mazhab ke naaron se
logon ko maara jaata hai goli se hathiyaaron se
kaun hai rahbar kaun hai rehzan sabko khabar hai daanish ab
qaateel ko taqat milti hai satta ke galiyaaron se
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KHuda jaane vo aise kaise kyuuñ ye mard pale hain
siyaasi log apne dal men dehshatgard pale hain
kiya karte hain jo zulm-o-sitam har bebason par yuñ
vo apne aasteenon men faqat be-dard pale hain
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chaar soo aah-o-fughaan hai dard hai
mushkilon men mubtila har fard hai
vaqt ke haakim kii nazaron men shajar
jo bhi haq maange vo dahshat-gard hai
0
sab ne maana marne vaala dahshat-gard aur qaateel tha
maa ne phir bhi qabr pe us ki raaz-dulaara likkha tha
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Nuance
Originally, the word signifies a person who instills fear and chaos. In poetry, it can symbolize the internal or external forces that disrupt peace and harmony.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use this word to explore themes of fear and disruption. It can reflect societal turmoil or personal inner conflict.
Closing Insight
The word carries a weight of unease, a reminder of the shadows that lurk within and without.