Meaning of
mehnatkash
मेहनतकश • محنتکش
English
hardworking; laborious; diligent
Hindi
मेहनती; परिश्रमी; लगनशील
Urdu
محنتی; محنت کش; مستعد
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
abhii jo mulk ki sooratgari hai
hazaaro saal ki mehnatkashi hai
0
ham mehnatkash is duniya se jab apna hissa maangenge
ik baagh nahin ik khet nahin ham saari duniya maangega
54
haath ke chhaalon ko haq milta zamaane men kahaan
chaaploosi hi malaai maarti hai bas yahaañ
kismaton par pad ga.e taale hain mehnatkash ke ab
bas chaghal-khhoron ke qaaboo men hai ye saara jahaan
5
KHuda mujh...ko mehnati bhi banaa phir de bebaasi bhi
suna hai mehnatkashi bebaasi hi bhaati hai tujhko
2
kaamyaabi teen logon ko hi milti hai jahaan men
jo diyanat-daar mehnatkash wa akhlaaqi hon sahab
1
Haath ke chhaalon ko haq milta
1
abhii jo mulk ki sooratgari hai
hazaaro saal ki mehnatkashi hai
0
ham mehnatkash is duniya se jab apna hissa maangenge
ik baagh nahin ik khet nahin ham saari duniya maangega
54
Nuance
Mehnatkash embodies the spirit of diligence and hard work. In poetry, it often highlights the nobility of labor and the quiet strength found in perseverance, celebrating the unsung heroes who toil tirelessly.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'mehnatkash' to honor the resilience and dedication of the working class. It is a tribute to those who build the world with their hands, often contrasted with themes of privilege and ease.
Closing Insight
Mehnatkash is a celebration of the human spirit's capacity for hard work. It reminds us of the quiet dignity in labor and the strength in perseverance.