Meaning of
khidmat
ख़िदमत • خدمت
English
service; duty
Hindi
सेवा; कर्तव्य
Urdu
خدمت; فرض
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
dil kii zameen bhi meri banjar padi hai ab
tere lagaaye zaKHmon kii khidmat na ho saki
2
ye soch ke maa baap ki khidmat men laga hooñ
is ped ka saaya mire bacchon ko milega
78
vahii shaagird phir ho jaate hain ustaad ai jauhar
jo apne jaan-o-dil se khidmat-e-ustaad karte hain
33
ek ke ghar kii khidmat kii aur ek ke dil se mohabbat kii
dono farz nibha kar us ne saari umr ibadat kii
32
mahroom hooñ main khidmat-e-ustaad se muneer
kolkata mujh ko gor se bhi tang ho gaya
24
adab ta'leem ka jauhar hai zevar hai jawaani ka
vahii shaagird hain jo khidmat-e-ustaad karte hain
22
maa ki karte hue khidmat mujhe aa jaa.e qaza
ai KHuda ek ye bete ki dua hai tujhse
6
teri khidmat men lag ga.e jab se
dost saare ghulaam kahte hain
3
ishq men khidmat-guzaari kii misaalen dhundhte ho
jab bhi ghalti vo kare hain maangata maafi main hi hooñ
3
itni bhi tez aapki aañkhen nahin hain aap
jo dekh pa rahen hain haqeeqat nahin hai ye
dar pe jo aa gaya hooñ to khidmat ka dhong bhi
rasman nibha rahe ho to khidmat nahin hai ye
2
dil kii zameen bhi meri banjar padi hai ab
tere lagaaye zaKHmon kii khidmat na ho saki
2
ye soch ke maa baap ki khidmat men laga hooñ
is ped ka saaya mire bacchon ko milega
78
Nuance
The word 'khidmat' embodies a sense of devotion and selflessness. In poetry, it often reflects the noble act of serving others, transcending personal desires.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'khidmat' to explore themes of loyalty and sacrifice. It can depict the silent strength found in serving a beloved or a cause.
Closing Insight
In its quiet dignity, 'khidmat' speaks of the profound beauty in selfless acts.