Meaning of
khudgarzi
ख़ुदगर्ज़ी • خودگرزی
English
selfishness; self-interest
Hindi
स्वार्थ; आत्म-हित
Urdu
خود غرضی; خود مفادی
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
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
Khudgarzi speaks to the innate human tendency to prioritize one's own needs over others. In poetry, it often highlights the conflict between personal desires and moral duties, painting a portrait of inner struggle.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'khudgarzi' to explore themes of betrayal and moral conflict. It can be a critique of societal norms or a reflection on personal failings.
Closing Insight
Khudgarzi reveals the delicate balance between self-preservation and altruism.