Meaning of
khudgarz.
ख़ुदगर्ज़ • خودغرض
English
selfish; self-centered
Hindi
स्वार्थी; आत्म-केंद्रित
Urdu
خودغرض; خود مرکوز
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ye to hamse azaa
dii kii arzi hai
tum KHudgarz nahin the yah KHudgarzi hai
chaahat to tum samajh rahi ho achchhe se
aage meri jaan tumhaari marzi hai
0
waqf ho ashraf wafa ki raah par tum isliye
khwahishon ko maar do khudgarziyaan andar rakho
9
is baat se mujhe koi naarazgi nahin hai
vo jo teri khudgarzi thii meri dosti thii
3
usii ke KHvaab bhi alfaaz bhi jazbaat bhi uske
usii ko bhool jaaun main nahin khudgarz bhi itnaa
0
khudgarzi nen sikhaaya hai tanhaaii men rahna
sab rishton ko bhula ke phir khaamoshi men rahna
0
ye to hamse azaa
dii kii arzi hai
tum KHudgarz nahin the yah KHudgarzi hai
chaahat to tum samajh rahi ho achchhe se
aage meri jaan tumhaari marzi hai
0
waqf ho ashraf wafa ki raah par tum isliye
khwahishon ko maar do khudgarziyaan andar rakho
9
Nuance
Khudgarz reflects an individual who places their own needs above others. In poetry, it often symbolizes the isolation and emptiness that accompany self-centeredness, serving as a cautionary tale of the costs of ignoring the collective.
Poetic Usage
Poets use khudgarz to critique self-centered behavior. It highlights the emotional void and societal disconnect resulting from such attitudes.
Closing Insight
Khudgarz serves as a reminder of the importance of empathy and community.