Meaning of
darind
दरिंद • درند
English
beast; predator; wild animal
Hindi
जानवर; शिकारी; जंगली जानवर
Urdu
جانور; شکاری; جنگلی جانور
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kaun azaad hai parindon sa
KHauf unka kahaan darindon sa
1
shauq hai is dil-e-darinda ko
aap ke hont kaat khaane ka
70
ganwaai kis ki tamannaa men zindagi main ne
vo kaun hai jise dekha nahin kabhi main ne
60
na hindu hooñ main nain musalmaan hooñ main
darindon kii duniya men insaan hooñ main
ada kar mujhe tu ibadat ke jaise
meri jaañ tere dil ka armaan hooñ main
24
maut ke darinde men ik kashish to hai sarwat
log kuchh bhi kahte hon KHud-kushi ke baare men
16
insaan se ziyaada koii haiwaan nahin hai
ab to insaanon men hi insaan nahin hai
rep kiya tha kal jisne koii ladki ka
vo darinda hai hindu ya musalmaan nahin hai
10
nahin tu nahin shef is des men re chidaiya
darinde hain insaan ke bhes men re chidaiya
4
main jo hooñ ek ajab darinda hooñ
maine KHvaahish ko apni khaai hai
ishq kii aakhiri hadon par hooñ
aakhiri had jo be-wafaai hai
4
main to bas ik safar ka hi parinda hooñ
safar ke khatm hone tak hi zinda hooñ
mujhe tum KHvaab jannat ke dikhaao mat
main dozakh se nikala ik darinda hooñ
3
umr yuñ hi ganwaai kiya kuchh nahin
aap ki yaad aayi kiya kuchh nahin
1
kaun azaad hai parindon sa
KHauf unka kahaan darindon sa
1
shauq hai is dil-e-darinda ko
aap ke hont kaat khaane ka
70
Nuance
The word 'darind' evokes the primal and untamed aspects of nature. In poetry, it often symbolizes the raw, unrefined instincts that lie beneath the surface of civilization. The imagery of a predator or wild animal can be used to explore themes of survival, power, and the untamed spirit.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'darind' to explore the darker sides of human nature. It can symbolize a ruthless character or an untamed force. Often contrasted with gentler creatures to highlight the duality of existence.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'darind' serves as a reminder of the untamed forces within us. It challenges the veneer of civility.