Meaning of
fikhr
फ़ख़्र • فخر
English
pride; honor; dignity
Hindi
गर्व; सम्मान; प्रतिष्ठा
Urdu
فخر; عزت; وقار
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
baat ab kya hi kare haalaat par
fakhr uske hai mujhe jazbaat par
1
uthaana KHud hi padta hai thaka toota badan fakhri
ki jab tak saans chalti hai koii kandha nahin deta
25
pahle to tumhein jaan pukaarenge yahii log
phir KHud hi tumhein jaan se maarenge yahii log
munh par to bade fakhr se ta'id karenge
phir peeth men khanzar bhi utaarenge yahii log
7
s
abhii ka sar yahaañ hai fakhr se ooncha mire bhaai
watan jo qaid tha pahle abhii azaad hai pyaare
6
fakhr se kah saka hooñ main ne ek sitaare ko choo rakha hai
haan-haan wahi-wahi jis ko tum apne kaandhe ka til kahti ho
5
tujhe naaz hai ki tu husn hai teri is jahaan men misaal kya
mujhe fikhr hai ki main ishq hooñ tujhe pa na luun to kamaal kya
5
KHuda tujhe qasam hai teri pyaari kaainaat kii
bataa bhi de waba-e-ishq thehri kaun zaat kii
mujhe ye KHud pe fakhr hota hai ki mere she'r sun
kaii sii ladkiyon ne mujhse khul ke kitnii baat kii
4
kitnii dilkash hai choomne ki ada
tere honthon pe fakhr hai mujh...ko
3
eemaandaar KHud ko na kahiye yuñ baar-baar
lagta hai fakhr kam hai zyaada malaal hai
1
ha
men ye fikhr hai tum aasmaañ ke taare ho
magar ab kah nahin sakte ki tum hamaare ho
1
baat ab kya hi kare haalaat par
fakhr uske hai mujhe jazbaat par
1
uthaana KHud hi padta hai thaka toota badan fakhri
ki jab tak saans chalti hai koii kandha nahin deta
25
Nuance
The word 'fikhr' embodies a sense of pride and dignity, often associated with self-respect and honor. In poetry, it captures the essence of personal and cultural identity, reflecting the noble aspects of human character.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'fikhr' to express themes of self-worth and cultural pride. It often contrasts with humility, highlighting the struggle between ego and modesty.
Closing Insight
In the poetic realm, 'fikhr' stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of dignity and pride, a reflection of the human quest for identity.