Meaning of
khwaar
ख़्वार • خوار
English
humiliated; disgraced; abased
Hindi
अपमानित; लज्जित; नीचा दिखाया गया
Urdu
ذلیل; رسوا; پست
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
dua ki hai mile vo pyaar daaman men
bahaayein ashk jis sarshaar daaman men
na aao paas ke aañkhen mirii hain nam
ki hai kuchh dard is gam-khwaar daaman men
2
be-sabab marne se achha hai ki ho koi sabab
doston cigarette piyo may-khwaariyaan karte raho
35
tu apne saare dukh jaakar bataata hai jinhen ik din
badhayenge vahii gham-khwaar teri aankh ka paani
34
gham men ham soorat-e-gamkhaar nahin padhte hain
isliye meer ke ash'aar nahin padhte hain
meri aañkhen teri tasveer se ja lagti hain
subh uthkar sabhi akhbaar nahin padhte hain
31
rahbar bhi ye hamdam bhi ye gham-khwaar hamaare
ustaad ye qaumon ke hain men'maar hamaare
26
kisi ki laash khaati hai kisi ka KHoon peeti hai
bahut khunkhaar hai duniya bahut pyaasi zameen hai ab
4
pahli mulaqaat kii vo aawaargi khwaar karna
haan yaad rakhna jhijhakte vo aankhoñ se pyaar karna
4
mile the bin bulaaye aaj zaahir pyaar karne ko
dilaasa qatl se pahle diya gham-khwaar karne ko
4
Hosh tu aane na dena phir mujhe
3
tire milne ki KHvaahish aur hafta khwaar ho jaana
mujhe sab yaad hai vo peer se itwaar. ho jaana
2
dua ki hai mile vo pyaar daaman men
bahaayein ashk jis sarshaar daaman men
na aao paas ke aañkhen mirii hain nam
ki hai kuchh dard is gam-khwaar daaman men
2
be-sabab marne se achha hai ki ho koi sabab
doston cigarette piyo may-khwaariyaan karte raho
35
Nuance
The word conveys a deep sense of shame and dishonor. In poetry, it often reflects the emotional turmoil of a character who has fallen from grace or lost their dignity.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'khwaar' to explore themes of downfall and redemption. It is often juxtaposed with moments of past glory, emphasizing the transient nature of status and honor.
Closing Insight
Khwaar reminds us of the fragile nature of pride. It is a poignant reflection on the human condition.