Meaning of
hamdard
हमदर्द • ہمدرد
English
sympathizer; compassionate friend
Hindi
सहानुभूति रखने वाला; दयालु मित्र
Urdu
ہمدرد; مہربان دوست
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
hai dard hi hamdard koii aasraa teraa nahin
main aur mere khwaab tere tu magar meraa nahin
1
main aa kar dushmanon men bas gaya hooñ
yahaañ hamdard hain do-chaar mere
47
isee ik baat ki hamko tasalli hai
koi hamdard ho na ho udaasi hai
4
mire gham ka kabhi nai ban sakaa hamdard koi bhi
mirii hi maut ko vo ab mira marham bataata hai
3
hamdar
dii ke naqsh-e-paa ko dhota jaa.e
ik dariyaa jo zahar ka shahar men bahta jaa.e
2
mujhe achha nahin lagta koii hamdard bhi meraa
wafa kii baat hai to phir kare koii wafa hamse
2
meraa dukh kaun samjhe mujhse zyaada
so main hamdard apna aap hooñ KHud
1
chot koii to hai yuñ hi to dard nahin
ye rukhsaar tira yuñ hi to zard nahin
kuchh uljhan hai to arzi de zaahir to kar
phir na bataana rab teraa hamdard nahin
1
sabhi mil kar tujhe itnaa hansa denge
teri aankhoñ ke dariyaa ko sukha denge
bhula denge use uske khayaalon ko
tere hamdard ko apna banaa denge
1
ye hamdar
dii to maanav ko banaa deti hai bechaara
karo taarif meri zakham kii hi kyuuñ na ho chahe
1
hai dard hi hamdard koii aasraa teraa nahin
main aur mere khwaab tere tu magar meraa nahin
1
main aa kar dushmanon men bas gaya hooñ
yahaañ hamdard hain do-chaar mere
47
Nuance
The word 'hamdard' evokes a sense of deep empathy and shared emotional experience. In its original sense, it signifies someone who feels the pain of others as their own, a companion in sorrow and joy. Poetry has embraced this term to explore themes of solidarity and emotional resonance, often highlighting the silent understanding between souls.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'hamdard' to express the profound connection between individuals. It is invoked to depict the silent support and understanding that transcends words. The term contrasts with isolation, emphasizing shared human experiences.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'hamdard' becomes a beacon of shared humanity. It reminds us of the silent bonds that connect us all.