Meaning of
itrana
इतराना • اترانا
English
to boast; to swagger
Hindi
घमंड करना; इठलाना
Urdu
اترانا; فخر کرنا
Origin
Unknown
Ash'aar
meraa jism bhi ik miTTi ka putla hai yaaro
is putle pe kyuuñ itnaa itrana hai yaaro
0
main tumko aaj dekha hooñ to jaañ kya is men itrana
tumhaari yaad aati hai pahunch jaata hooñ maikhaana
6
mirii nazmon men KHud ko chaand padhkar mat yuñ itrana
ki tumse ishq karna aur nibhaana hai hunar meraa
3
jhumkon par itrana unka jaaiz hai
aakhir meraa dil atka hai jhumkon par
2
vo bijli ka jaise dil men gir j
aanaa
aankhoñ ka itrana rukh ka sharm
aanaa
gaalon pe unke vo laali ka aanaa
haathon se haathon ka KHud men takr
aanaa
kaise bayaañ karoon kya-kya hai batl
aanaa
chhoti sii majlis men unse chhoo j
aanaa
1
meraa jism bhi ik miTTi ka putla hai yaaro
is putle pe kyuuñ itnaa itrana hai yaaro
0
main tumko aaj dekha hooñ to jaañ kya is men itrana
tumhaari yaad aati hai pahunch jaata hooñ maikhaana
6
Nuance
Itrana embodies a sense of pride and self-assuredness, often bordering on arrogance. In poetry, it can reflect the delicate balance between confidence and vanity, capturing the human tendency to revel in one's own achievements.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'itrana' to explore themes of pride and self-reflection. It can depict a character's journey from arrogance to humility. The word often contrasts with 'tawazu' (humility), highlighting the tension between self-love and modesty.
Closing Insight
Itrana captures the dual nature of pride, both its allure and its pitfalls. It is a word that invites introspection and balance.