Meaning of
gustaakh
गुस्ताख़ • گستاخ
English
insolent; audacious
Hindi
ढीठ; साहसी
Urdu
گستاخ; دلیر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
yah dhundh aaKHir kab chhathegi zindagi kii raah se
aur kab khilegi dhoop jisse zeest hogii khush-numa
1
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
dil men jo uthata hai vo toofaan kya hai
jaanti hooñ ishq men nuqsaan kya hai
khat li.e bheja hai tujhko ik kabootar
bol is gustaakhi ka chaalaan kya hai
13
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
tumhaari rooh kaampegi deewane
mujhe padhne ki gustaakhi na karna
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
tum rahbar ho farishton ke gustaakh
kyuuñ paagal aadmi men uljhe ho
45
Nuance
The word 'gustaakh' carries a sense of boldness that borders on disrespect. In poetry, it captures the tension between courage and impudence, often used to describe a lover's daring approach or a rebel's defiance.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'gustaakh' to explore themes of rebellion and passion. It is often contrasted with humility, highlighting the fine line between bravery and arrogance.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'gustaakh' challenges us to consider the balance between audacity and respect.