Meaning of
ghuroor-e-khoobi
ग़ुरूर-ए-ख़ूबी • رقعہ
English
pride of beauty; vanity of excellence
Hindi
सुंदरता का गर्व; उत्कृष्टता का अभिमान
Urdu
خوبصورتی کا غرور; خوبی کا تکبر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
vo kabhi bhagwa kabhi burqa hijaabo par lade
is tarah se mulk ham aage badha sakte nahin
3
chaaragar ai chaaragar chillaati thii
zaKHmon ko bhi haath nahin lagwaati thii
pata nahin kaisa maahol tha uske ghar
burka pahan ke shirten lene aati thii
48
ho raha us pe murshad asar sang ka
uske andar takabbur hai be-dhang ka
dil machalta hai meraa use dekh kar
jo pehanti hai burqa hare rang ka
6
vo kabhi bhagwa kabhi burqa hijaabo par lade
is tarah se mulk ham aage badha sakte nahin
3
chaaragar ai chaaragar chillaati thii
zaKHmon ko bhi haath nahin lagwaati thii
pata nahin kaisa maahol tha uske ghar
burka pahan ke shirten lene aati thii
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Nuance
The phrase captures the essence of pride that stems from one's own beauty or excellence. In poetry, it often reflects the delicate balance between self-awareness and arrogance.
Poetic Usage
Often used to depict characters who are aware of their own allure. Poets explore themes of self-love and the potential downfall that pride can bring.
Closing Insight
In poetry, ghuroor-e-khoobi is a reminder of the thin line between confidence and conceit.