Meaning of
khud-garzi
ख़ुद-गर्ज़ी • خود غرضی
English
selfishness; self-interest
Hindi
स्वार्थ; आत्म-हित
Urdu
خود غرضی; ذاتی مفاد
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
naqli aañsu jhoothi qasmen sab parde hain nazaakat ke
bas bazaar lage hain jazbon ke saude hain sharaafat ke
khud-gharzi ke hain alfaaz mohabbat ke afsaane men
phir bhi laate hain chehre par jhoothe rang inaayat ke
1
nafrat dhoka bugz ta'assub jhooth dikhaava khud-gharzi
kaise kaise zahar bhare hain insaan kii shiryaano'n men
11
naqli aañsu jhoothi qasmen sab parde hain nazaakat ke
bas bazaar lage hain jazbon ke saude hain sharaafat ke
khud-gharzi ke hain alfaaz mohabbat ke afsaane men
phir bhi laate hain chehre par jhoothe rang inaayat ke
1
nafrat dhoka bugz ta'assub jhooth dikhaava khud-gharzi
kaise kaise zahar bhare hain insaan kii shiryaano'n men
11
Nuance
Khud-garzi conveys a sense of self-centeredness, where personal gain overshadows collective well-being. In poetry, it often critiques the human tendency to prioritize oneself over others, highlighting the moral and emotional conflicts it creates.
Poetic Usage
Poets use khud-garzi to explore themes of moral conflict. It contrasts with altruism, emphasizing the inner turmoil of self-serving actions.
Closing Insight
Khud-garzi challenges us to reflect on the balance between self-interest and the greater good.