Meaning of
khird
ख़िरद • خرد
English
intellect; wisdom
Hindi
बुद्धि; विवेक
Urdu
عقل; دانش
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
Khird embodies the essence of intellect and wisdom, a guiding light in the labyrinth of human thought. In poetry, it often transcends its literal meaning, becoming a symbol of inner clarity and the quest for truth.
Poetic Usage
Poets often invoke khird to explore themes of enlightenment and self-discovery. It contrasts with ignorance and folly, serving as a beacon for those seeking wisdom.
Closing Insight
Khird is a timeless beacon in the poetic landscape, illuminating the path to wisdom and truth.