Meaning of
gharz
ग़र्ज • غرض
English
purpose; intention
Hindi
उद्देश्य; इरादा
Urdu
مقصد; ارادہ
Origin
Arabic
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
27
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
24
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
muflisi men zakaat koi kare
be-gharz mujhse baat koi kare
muskuraate chhupa liya dukh bahut
dukh se hamko najaat koi kare
11
nafrat dhoka bugz ta'assub jhooth dikhaava khud-gharzi
kaise kaise zahar bhare hain insaan kii shiryaano'n men
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
Gharz signifies the underlying purpose or intention behind actions. In poetry, it often unveils the hidden motives of characters, adding layers of complexity to their narratives.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'gharz' to delve into the motivations of their subjects. It can reveal selfish desires or noble aspirations, often contrasting with outward appearances.
Closing Insight
Gharz in poetry uncovers the true essence of intentions, challenging the surface of human actions.