Meaning of
khirad
खिरद • خرد
English
wisdom; intellect
Hindi
बुद्धिमत्ता; विवेक
Urdu
حکمت; عقل
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
zindagi bhar yahii ik kaam kiya hai maine
apne dukh dard ko neelaam kiya hai maine
jurm samjha hai jise ahle-khirad ne shaadaab
haan vahii jurm sare-aam kiya hai maine
0
ye kharabatiyaan-e-khird-baakhta
subh hote hi sab kaam par jaayenge
64
haaye vo bheega reshmi paikar
toliyaa khurduuraa lage jis ko
26
kabhi khird kabhi deewaangi ne loot liya
tarah tarah se ha
men zindagi ne loot liya
24
jahl-e-khird ne din ye dikhaaye
ghat ga.e insaan badh ga.e saa.e
13
haaye hairat hai zamaane ne tujhe kya samjha
ek aadam se nikaali hui hawwa samjha
sab samjhte hain tujhe bint-e-falaan ya zohja
phir bhi iisa ko KHuda ne teraa beta samjha
7
tum ko main ba-khird samajhta tha
tum to achha sa mashwara dete
4
khird ne dii jo dabish mere daftare-dil par
teraa khayal mila hai mere thikaanon se
1
chashm-e-pur-nam men baad-e-hijr shajar
lashkar-e-khwab ghark hone lage
0
zindagi bhar yahii ik kaam kiya hai maine
apne dukh dard ko neelaam kiya hai maine
jurm samjha hai jise ahle-khirad ne shaadaab
haan vahii jurm sare-aam kiya hai maine
0
ye kharabatiyaan-e-khird-baakhta
subh hote hi sab kaam par jaayenge
64
Nuance
Khirad represents the profound depth of human intellect and wisdom. It is not just the accumulation of knowledge, but the ability to discern and understand the deeper truths of existence.
Poetic Usage
Poets often contrast khirad with emotions, exploring the tension between heart and mind. It is invoked to question the limits of reason and to celebrate the enlightenment that wisdom brings.
Closing Insight
Khirad is a beacon of light in the darkness of ignorance. It guides the soul towards truth and understanding.