Meaning of
kamzorf
कमज़र्फ़ • کم ظرف
English
mean-spirited; petty
Hindi
छोटा दिल; तुच्छ
Urdu
کم ظرف; حقیر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
Mujhe yun saazishan kamzarf saabit
1
jaante bhi ho muhabbat kii haqeeqat saa
thii
aisi kam-zarfi chhalk jaati hai but-khaane men
22
zindagi ki khokhli haihaat pe rah jaate hain
vo jo kamzorf hain auqaat pe rah jaate hain
odh letii hai sharaafat ki rida roz sehar
aur ilzaam faqat raat pe rah jaate hain
12
vo duniya se bilkul juda dekhte hain
jo kam-zarf men hausla dekhte hain
4
makrooz hona teraa ganwaara nahin mujhe
kamzarf mujh...ko saari aziyat qubool hai
2
kam-zarf duniya se bhala darna hi kya ai zindagi
jab saath hai maa ki nigaahon ki mukaddas aayatein
2
mar jaana muflisi se gawara karen ba-shauq
kam-zarf ka nahin magar ehsaan uthaiye
2
vo jo naaraaz tha mere sach se
behad kamzorf tha haqeeqat men
1
main to kamzorf ek sehra hooñ
dhundhti hai vo seepiyaan mujh
men
1
ai be-wafa ai behis-o-makkaar be-nafs
kamzarf be zameer mere saamne mat aa
1
Mujhe yun saazishan kamzarf saabit
1
jaante bhi ho muhabbat kii haqeeqat saa
thii
aisi kam-zarfi chhalk jaati hai but-khaane men
22
Nuance
The term 'kamzorf' conveys a sense of narrow-mindedness and pettiness. In poetry, it often highlights the contrast between the grandeur of the human spirit and the trivialities that can consume it. The word evokes a sense of moral and emotional smallness.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'kamzorf' to critique the limitations of human character. It serves as a mirror to reflect the pettiness that can overshadow nobler qualities. The word is often used to lament the loss of integrity and depth in human interactions.
Closing Insight
In the poetic realm, 'kamzorf' serves as a reminder of the perils of losing sight of one's higher self.