Meaning of
garz
ग़रज़ • غرض
English
purpose; intention; desire
Hindi
उद्देश्य; इरादा; इच्छा
Urdu
مقصد; ارادہ; خواہش
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
waqf ho ashraf wafa ki raah par tum isliye
khwahishon ko maar do khudgarziyaan andar rakho
9
mujhe yaqeen hai ye zahmat nahin karega koi
bina garaz ke mohabbat nahin karega koi
na khaandaan men pahle kisi ne ishq kiya
hamaare baad bhi himmat nahin karega koi
47
mujh ko na dil pasand na vo be-vafa pasand
dono hain khud-gharz mujhe dono hain na-pasand
29
garz ki kaat diye zindagi ke din ai dost
vo teri yaad men hon ya tujhe bhulaane men
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juda kisi se kisi ka garz habeeb na ho
ye daagh vo hai ki dushman ko bhi naseeb na ho
27
dosti aur kisi garz ke li.e
vo tijaarat hai dosti hi nahin
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jaise sayyaadon ko sayyaa
dii se rahtii hai garz
kaam khambe ko vaise apni ustaa
dii se hai
23
kis munh se kah rahe ho ha
men kuchh garz nahin
kis munh se tum ne wa'ada kiya tha nibaah ka
22
nafrat dhoka bugz ta'assub jhooth dikhaava khud-gharzi
kaise kaise zahar bhare hain insaan kii shiryaano'n men
11
muflisi men zakaat koi kare
be-gharz mujhse baat koi kare
muskuraate chhupa liya dukh bahut
dukh se hamko najaat koi kare
11
waqf ho ashraf wafa ki raah par tum isliye
khwahishon ko maar do khudgarziyaan andar rakho
9
mujhe yaqeen hai ye zahmat nahin karega koi
bina garaz ke mohabbat nahin karega koi
na khaandaan men pahle kisi ne ishq kiya
hamaare baad bhi himmat nahin karega koi
47
Nuance
The word 'garz' carries a sense of direction and underlying motivation. In poetry, it often signifies the driving force behind actions and emotions. It embodies both the conscious aims and the subconscious desires that propel individuals forward.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'garz' to delve into the complexities of human motivation, exploring themes of ambition, love, and existential purpose. It contrasts with aimlessness, highlighting the significance of having a guiding principle.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'garz' serves as a reminder of the intrinsic motivations that shape our journey through life.