Meaning of
dastaar
दस्तार • دستار
English
turban; headgear; symbol of honor
Hindi
पगड़ी; सिर का वस्त्र; सम्मान का प्रतीक
Urdu
پگڑی; سر کا لباس; عزت کی علامت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ladki hai vo us ghar ki jo
marte hain dastaar ki KHaatir
0
kis ki holi jashn-e-nau-rozi hai aaj
surkh may se saaqiya dastaar rang
19
meer saahib zamaana naazuk hai
dono haathon se thaamiye dastaar
17
charaagh-e-amn ko zalim na de hawa varna
tere guroor ki dastaar jal bhi sakti hai
2
rahnumaai ki dastaar ham ko dii jaa.e
aap se ab sadaarat nahin hone waali
1
is se pahle zakhm dilon ke bhar jaayen
aisa nain ho yaar kahii ham mar jaayen
vo KHush hain jinki khuddaari sasti hai
jin par ho dastaar kahaan vo sar jaayen
1
ghar ke baahar sabhi siyaasat rakh
shaan dastaar ki salaamat rakh
1
agar jo chhodkar aise mujhe tu yaar jaayegi
to aise to meri jaañ zindagi se haar jaayegi
mohabbat ho gaii hai mujh...ko bhi lekin mujhe dar hai
ya to ab main hi jaaunga ya phir dastaar jaayegi
1
ham haare hue log banaate hain ye duniya
tum jeetne waalon ko ho dastaar mubarak
1
kya tamasha hai ki kaandhon pe nahin sar phir bhi
dono haathon se hain dastaar sambhaale hue log
1
ladki hai vo us ghar ki jo
marte hain dastaar ki KHaatir
0
kis ki holi jashn-e-nau-rozi hai aaj
surkh may se saaqiya dastaar rang
19
Nuance
The 'dastaar' is more than just a piece of cloth. It is a crown of dignity and respect, often worn with pride and a sense of responsibility. In poetry, it symbolizes the weight of honor and the burden of maintaining one's dignity.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'dastaar' to evoke themes of honor and tradition. It can represent the legacy one carries or the societal expectations placed upon an individual. The imagery of a 'dastaar' can also contrast with themes of disgrace or rebellion.
Closing Insight
The 'dastaar' is a poetic emblem of dignity, a silent testament to the weight of honor. It speaks of the invisible crowns we wear.