Meaning of
khuddaari
ख़ुद्दारी • خودداری
English
self-respect; dignity
Hindi
स्वाभिमान; गरिमा
Urdu
خودداری; عزت نفس
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
is se pahle zakhm dilon ke bhar jaayen
aisa nain ho yaar kahii ham mar jaayen
vo KHush hain jinki khuddaari sasti hai
jin par ho dastaar kahaan vo sar jaayen
1
mujhe dushman se bhi khuddaari ki ummeed rahtii hai
kisi ka bhi ho sar qadmon men sar achha nahin lagta
57
apni khuddaari to paamaal nahin kar sakteus ka number hai magar call nahin kar sakte
46
daulat shohrat jaisi chhoti cheezein ka
khuddaari ke aage koi mol nahin
32
kuchh vo bhi adnaa insaan hai
kuchh apni bhi khuddaari hai
5
main us se bheekh maangoon to mohabbat mil bhi sakti hai
magar kahti hai khuddaari mohabbat bheekh ki aur tu
4
KHud se meraa taqaza hai ye khuddaari
gidgidaana mujhe achha nahin lagta
4
bikne ko to bikti hai khuddaari bhi
bas thoda-sa rate ziyaada karti hai
3
kahaanii dil kii khuddaari kii kuchh is mod se guzri
mira kirdaar bas tanhaaii men ruksat hua yaaro
3
uske pair pakad leta par
beech khadi khuddaari thii
2
is se pahle zakhm dilon ke bhar jaayen
aisa nain ho yaar kahii ham mar jaayen
vo KHush hain jinki khuddaari sasti hai
jin par ho dastaar kahaan vo sar jaayen
1
mujhe dushman se bhi khuddaari ki ummeed rahtii hai
kisi ka bhi ho sar qadmon men sar achha nahin lagta
57
Nuance
Khuddaari embodies the strength and pride of maintaining one's dignity and self-respect. It reflects an inner resolve to uphold personal values and integrity, even in the face of adversity.
Poetic Usage
Poets often celebrate 'khuddaari' as a noble trait, highlighting the quiet strength of those who refuse to bow to external pressures. It is a testament to inner fortitude.
Closing Insight
Khuddaari in poetry stands as a beacon of inner strength and unwavering dignity.