Meaning of
ehteraam
एहतराम • احترام
English
respect; esteem
Hindi
सम्मान; आदर
Urdu
عزت; احترام
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
saare buzurg logon ka sun ehteraam kar
jo laayak-e-salaam hain unko salaam kar
bedaar hoke neend se gafalt ki ai shajar
tu apne baba jaañ ka zamaane men naam kar
1
ishq ko poochta nahin koi
husn ka ehtiraam hota hai
50
baad uske dil-nagar phir bas gaya
ehtaraman ik gali veeraan hai
34
phir kisi ke saamne chashm-e-tamanna jhuk gaii
shauq ki shokhi men rang-e-ehtraam aa hi gaya
21
gul doon ya poora guldasta de aaun sab zaayaa' hai
vo pandit ka beta bheetar apni jaat le aayega
9
beshauron ka hai bol baala
chup to pandit lagaaye hue hain
8
ab nahin hai yaad us..ko naam hamaara
karta tha dil se jo ehtiraam hamaara
4
zamaane waalon hamaara kuchh ehteraam karo
hamaara naata hai farhaad ke qabeele se
3
sang sad-ehetiraam lete hain
jab muhammad ka naam lete hain
jab bhi dar-pesh koi mushkil ho
ism-e-khair-ul-anaam lete hain
3
siyaasatdaan bhi hairaano pareshaan hain
ki kaise dost pandit aur musalmaan hain
2
saare buzurg logon ka sun ehteraam kar
jo laayak-e-salaam hain unko salaam kar
bedaar hoke neend se gafalt ki ai shajar
tu apne baba jaañ ka zamaane men naam kar
1
ishq ko poochta nahin koi
husn ka ehtiraam hota hai
50
Nuance
Ehteraam carries a profound sense of reverence and honor. In its essence, it signifies the act of holding someone or something in high regard. Poetry often deepens this sense, exploring the delicate balance between admiration and humility.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'ehteraam' to evoke themes of dignity and grace. It is often contrasted with 'tahqeer', which denotes disdain. The word can also reflect the silent reverence found in nature or in the quiet moments of life.
Closing Insight
Ehteraam in poetry is a gentle whisper of the soul's capacity to honor. It reminds us of the quiet strength in respect.