Meaning of
khudgharz
ख़ुदग़रज़ • خود غرض
English
selfish; self-centered
Hindi
स्वार्थी; आत्मकेंद्रित
Urdu
خود غرض; خود مرکز
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
0
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
1
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
Originally, 'khudgharz' refers to someone who prioritizes their own interests above others. In poetry, this word often explores the darker shades of human nature, reflecting on the isolation and emptiness that selfishness can bring.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'khudgharz' to delve into themes of betrayal and loneliness. It serves as a mirror to the soul's darker desires. The word can evoke a sense of pity or disdain, depending on the context.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'khudgharz' challenges us to confront our own shadows. It is a reminder of the human condition's complexity.