Meaning of
khud-gharz
ख़ुद-ग़रज़ • خود غرض
English
selfish; self-centered
Hindi
स्वार्थी; आत्मकेंद्रित
Urdu
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Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ummeed hai ye dil lagega ek din
banjar zameen pe ishq bota hai koii
khud-gharz duniyaan men badaa dukh hota hai
jab saahib-e-dil tujhsa khota hai koii
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mujh ko na dil pasand na vo be-vafa pasand
dono hain khud-gharz mujhe dono hain na-pasand
29
nafrat dhoka bugz ta'assub jhooth dikhaava khud-gharzi
kaise kaise zahar bhare hain insaan kii shiryaano'n men
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khud-gharz duniya kii tasveeron ko aankhoñ men chhupaakar
kya kahein zinda hai ab tak bhi vafaa dil men hamaare
3
main zeest men apni kabhi KHud gharz to hota nahin
jo chahiye duniya ko main jo mard vo hota nahin
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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
ham chahte hain jinko vo paas nahin rahte
rizwan kisi ki khaatir ham khaas nahin rahte
ab log badlne men yaa vaqt lagaate nain
khud-gharz zamaane men ikhlaas nahin rahte
0
ummeed hai ye dil lagega ek din
banjar zameen pe ishq bota hai koii
khud-gharz duniyaan men badaa dukh hota hai
jab saahib-e-dil tujhsa khota hai koii
0
mujh ko na dil pasand na vo be-vafa pasand
dono hain khud-gharz mujhe dono hain na-pasand
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Nuance
The word 'khud-gharz' evokes a sense of self-interest that borders on neglect of others. In poetry, it often highlights the tension between personal desires and communal responsibilities.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'khud-gharz' to explore themes of isolation and moral conflict. It can contrast with altruism or highlight the inner turmoil of a character torn between self and others.
Closing Insight
In its poetic essence, 'khud-gharz' challenges the reader to reflect on the balance between self-interest and empathy.