Meaning of
naa-khuda
ना–ख़ुदा • نا خدا
English
helmsman; captain; guide
Hindi
मल्लाह; कप्तान; मार्गदर्शक
Urdu
ناخدا; کپتان; رہنما
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
uljh ke rehta hogaa bas hisaabon men
vo jo hai na KHuda sota nahin hogaa
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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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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
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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
'aashiq hooñ 'aashiqon men sabhi se juda hooñ main
maashooq hooñ khu
dii ka KHud apna KHuda hooñ main
1
mushkilon se hi bhare the din hamaare
naa-khuda banke humeen aa.e kinaare
1
uljh ke rehta hogaa bas hisaabon men
vo jo hai na KHuda sota nahin hogaa
0
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
Naa-khuda signifies the one who steers the ship, a metaphor for guidance and leadership. In poetry, it often represents the guiding force in one's life, the person or entity that leads through turbulent waters.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'naa-khuda' to symbolize leadership and direction. It can reflect a mentor, a spiritual guide, or even fate itself steering one's journey.
Closing Insight
In the vast ocean of existence, 'naa-khuda' stands as the beacon of guidance. It reminds us of the strength found in trusted leadership.