Meaning of
dehshatgard
दहशतगर्द • دہشت گرد
English
terrorist; one who spreads fear
Hindi
आतंकवादी; भय फैलाने वाला
Urdu
دہشت گرد; خوف 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
0
sab ne maana marne vaala dahshat-gard aur qaateel tha
maa ne phir bhi qabr pe us ki raaz-dulaara likkha tha
39
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
15
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
39
Nuance
The word evokes a sense of dread and violence. In poetry, it often symbolizes the destructive forces that disrupt peace and harmony, both in the external world and within the human soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this word to highlight the chaos and turmoil in society. It can also reflect inner conflicts and the struggle against one's darker impulses.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'dehshatgard' serves as a powerful metaphor for the battles we face within and without.