Meaning of
fakr
फ़क्र • فکر
English
pride; dignity; self-respect
Hindi
गर्व; गरिमा; आत्म-सम्मान
Urdu
فخر; وقار; خودداری
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
thii vasl men bhi fikr-e-judaai tamaam shab
vo aa.e to bhi neend na aayi tamaam shab
31
karta nahin khayal teraa is khayal se
tang aa gaya agar tu meri dekhbhaal se
chal mere saath aur tabiyat ki fikr chhod
do meel door hai meraa ghar aspataal se
158
vo meri fikr to karta hai magar pyaar nahin
yaanii paazeb men ghunghroo to hai jhankaar nahin
53
nigah-e-garm christmas men bhi rahi ham par
hamaare haq men december bhi maah-e-june hua
47
duniya ki fikr chhod na yuñ ab udaas baith
ye vaqt rab ki den hai ammi ke paas baith
47
fikr-e-ijaad men gum hooñ mujhe ghaafil na samajh
apne andaaz par ijaad karunga tujh ko
46
main zindagi ka saath nibhaata chala gaya
har fikr ko dhuen men udaata chala gaya
41
fikr karta hi nahin ab yaad rehta hai yahii
kuchh bhi achha ya bura ho sochte bas hain tujhe
37
kabhi tujhse milenge to kahenge jhooth tujhse hamna teri fikr karte hain na tujh ko yaad karte hain
36
jiyoongi kis tarah tere bina mat fikr kar iski
guzrati jis shahar se hooñ deewane chhod aati hooñ
33
thii vasl men bhi fikr-e-judaai tamaam shab
vo aa.e to bhi neend na aayi tamaam shab
31
karta nahin khayal teraa is khayal se
tang aa gaya agar tu meri dekhbhaal se
chal mere saath aur tabiyat ki fikr chhod
do meel door hai meraa ghar aspataal se
158
Nuance
Fakr is a profound sense of pride that transcends mere vanity. It embodies a dignified self-awareness, a recognition of one's worth that is both humble and grand. In poetry, it often reflects the inner strength and resilience of the human spirit.
Poetic Usage
Poets use fakr to convey a character's noble pride or to highlight the quiet dignity of an unsung hero. It can also contrast with themes of humility, creating a rich tapestry of human emotion.
Closing Insight
Fakr is the silent roar of self-worth, echoing through the corridors of poetic expression.