Meaning of
gustaakhi
गुस्ताख़ी • گستاخی
English
insolence; audacity; disrespect
Hindi
अभद्रता; दुस्साहस; अनादर
Urdu
گستاخی; جرات; بے ادبی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
abhii tumne meri badmaashiyan dekhi kahaan hai
mareez-e-ishq kii gustaakhiyaan dekhi kahaan hai
0
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
tumhaari rooh kaampegi deewane
mujhe padhne ki gustaakhi na karna
4
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
suna hai jo use dekhe usii ke simt ho jaa.e
miyaan karke ye gustaakhi use ab ham bhi dekhenge
0
abhii tumne meri badmaashiyan dekhi kahaan hai
mareez-e-ishq kii gustaakhiyaan dekhi kahaan hai
0
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
Nuance
The word 'gustaakhi' captures the boldness that borders on disrespect, a daring that challenges norms. In poetry, it often reflects the tension between societal expectations and individual expression, a defiance that can be both admired and admonished.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'gustaakhi' to explore themes of rebellion and individuality. It can be a celebration of courage or a critique of arrogance. Often, it highlights the fine line between bravery and disrespect.
Closing Insight
In 'gustaakhi', poets find a mirror to society's boundaries, reflecting both the courage to defy and the risk of overstepping.