Meaning of
na-khuda
ना-ख़ुदा • نا خدا
English
helmsman; guide; leader
Hindi
मल्लाह; मार्गदर्शक; नेता
Urdu
ملاح; رہنما; قائد
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
'aashiq hooñ 'aashiqon men sabhi se juda hooñ main
maashooq hooñ khu
dii ka KHud apna KHuda hooñ main
1
ya to bharam banaa rahe itnaa KHuda kare
inkaar apne hone se varna KHuda kare
mushkil hai meraa kaam to mil baantkar karen
aadha kara den raam jee aadha KHuda kare
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isliye bhi is shajar se sabko itnaa pyaar hai
de raha hai phal abhii ye aur saayadaar hai
ai KHuda is na-khuda ki KHair ho ye naasamjh
ye samajhta hai ki iske haath men patwaar hai
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teraa jaanta hai meraa jaanta hai
kise kya hai dena KHuda jaanta hai
suno yaar jaake ye haafi se kah do
deewana ye ghar ka pata jaanta hai
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muhabbat men hamne siyaasat na ki
tabhi ishq men koi barkat na ki
use maanta tha main apna KHuda
kabhi uski lekin ibadat na ki
6
honge jahaan men laakh sanam butkade magar
dil men basa jo shaKHs vo apna KHuda hua
4
be-vafa shaKHs ko bawafa maana tha
maine patthar ko apna KHuda maana tha
4
daulat shohrat bibi shauhar kabhi isko kabhi us..ko
jaane kis kis ko tum apna KHuda kahte ho duniya men
2
chalo maana KHuda hona bahut dushwaar hai lekin
agarche sakht mushkil hai mahaj insaan hona bhi
2
na-khuda dar nahin dariyaa ki ravaani ka ha
men
har talaatum se nikalne ka hunar jaante hain
2
'aashiq hooñ 'aashiqon men sabhi se juda hooñ main
maashooq hooñ khu
dii ka KHud apna KHuda hooñ main
1
ya to bharam banaa rahe itnaa KHuda kare
inkaar apne hone se varna KHuda kare
mushkil hai meraa kaam to mil baantkar karen
aadha kara den raam jee aadha KHuda kare
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Nuance
In its original sense, 'na-khuda' refers to the one who steers the ship, a figure of authority and guidance. In poetry, this word has been expanded to symbolize not just a physical guide but a spiritual or emotional leader, someone who navigates the complexities of the heart and soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'na-khuda' to evoke the image of a wise guide leading through life's turbulent seas. It contrasts with the lost or wandering soul. It can also symbolize a mentor or beloved who provides direction and purpose.
Closing Insight
Na-khuda embodies the essence of guidance and leadership, both in the physical and metaphysical realms. It is a beacon for those adrift.