Meaning of
ghustaakh
ग़ुसताख़ • گستاخ
English
insolent; audacious; bold
Hindi
ढीठ; साहसी; निर्भीक
Urdu
گستاخ; دلیر; بے باک
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
abhii tumne meri badmaashiyan dekhi kahaan hai
mareez-e-ishq kii gustaakhiyaan dekhi kahaan hai
0
tum rahbar ho farishton ke gustaakh
kyuuñ paagal aadmi men uljhe ho
45
phir na kijeye mirii gustaakh-nigaahi ka gilaa
dekhiye aap ne phir pyaar se dekha mujh ko
42
haath sar pe rakh rahe gustaakh khaali
jal gaya jab sab bachi hai raakh khaali
in thikaanon par bhala ab kaun chahke
sab parinde ud ga.e hain shaakh khaali
4
bade gustakh nikle tum meri ummeed se zyaada
meri hi dii mashaalon se meraa hi ghar jalate ho
3
gawara hai use gustaakhiyaan mujhse jo sarzad ho
jise bas ik nazar bhar dekhne ko aaina tarse
2
uski naadaan aankhoñ kii gustaakhiyaan ye dil jalaae
qatl karke jaise koii jism bhi qaateel jalaae
2
makar-o-fareb zulm jahaalat fujoor se
gustakhion ke dehr se KHud ko nikaal lo
ttahzeeb-o-ilm-o-fan ye tamaddun adab shajar
lo apne khaanvaade ka virsa sanbhaal lo
1
yah dhundh aaKHir kab chhathegi zindagi kii raah se
aur kab khilegi dhoop jisse zeest hogii khush-numa
1
abhii tumne meri badmaashiyan dekhi kahaan hai
mareez-e-ishq kii gustaakhiyaan dekhi kahaan hai
0
tum rahbar ho farishton ke gustaakh
kyuuñ paagal aadmi men uljhe ho
45
Nuance
The word 'ghustaakh' carries a sense of boldness that borders on defiance. In poetry, it often reflects a spirit unafraid to challenge norms, embodying a daring heart that speaks its truth regardless of consequence.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'ghustaakh' to portray characters who defy societal expectations. It can also highlight the tension between individual desire and collective norms.
Closing Insight
In the boldness of 'ghustaakh', one finds the courage to speak against the silence of conformity.