Meaning of
kaudi
कौड़ी • کوڑی
English
shell; small coin; worthless thing
Hindi
शंख; छोटी मुद्रा; तुच्छ वस्तु
Urdu
صدف; چھوٹا سکہ; بے قیمت چیز
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
footi kaudi bhi paas nahin par
dil se to ham raja hain yaaron
0
ghar aate aate saudaagar ho jaaun
itnaa bhi bazaar nahin dekhoonga main
24
pooch rahe hain mujhse pedon ke saudaagar
aab-o-hawa kaise zaahreeli ho jaati hai
15
sahne waale ko gar sabr aa jaa.e to phir samjho
kehne waalon ki auqaat faqat do kaudi ki hai
8
khareedo kaudiyon ke bhaav men mujh...ko
main sasta ho gaya hooñ us ke jaane se
7
darengen ham nahin taqat se aur taadaad se zulmon ke saudaagar
KHuda lashkar abaabeelon ka bhejega hijaabo ki hifaazat men
2
jab se tum saudaagar ban baithe ho chamkeele taaron ke
tab se main bhi sar
dii kii shaamon sii jal
dii dhal jaati hooñ
2
meri qeemat laga raha hai vo
kaudioon men jise khareeda tha
1
kaudiyon ke bhaav bhi koii khareedega nahin ab
de ke qeemat jaan kii jis ishq ko main ne khareeda
1
waqt ne ham pe lagaaye jaal kitne
jeb men kaudi nahin thii saal kitne
1
footi kaudi bhi paas nahin par
dil se to ham raja hain yaaron
0
ghar aate aate saudaagar ho jaaun
itnaa bhi bazaar nahin dekhoonga main
24
Nuance
In its original sense, 'kaudi' refers to a small shell used as currency in ancient times. Over time, it has come to symbolize something of little value or worthlessness, often evoking imagery of simplicity and humility.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'kaudi' to highlight themes of humility and the transient nature of material wealth. It contrasts with grandeur, emphasizing the beauty in simplicity. It can also evoke nostalgia for a time when life was less complicated.
Closing Insight
In its simplicity, 'kaudi' carries a profound poetic resonance. It reminds us of the enduring value of humility and the fleeting nature of worldly possessions.