Meaning of
nakhuda
नाख़ुदा • ناخدا
English
captain; leader; helmsman
Hindi
कप्तान; नेता; नाविक
Urdu
کپتان; رہنما; ملاح
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
mahboob hi jab KHud KHuda hone lage
ye thii wajah phir ham juda hone lage
usne samandar se ha
men rakha juda
phir ham bichhadte naKHuda hone lage
1
tamaam nakhuda saahil se door ho jaayen
samundron se akelaa men baat karne hai
51
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
35
kashtiyaañ sab ki kinaare pe pahunch jaati hain
naKHuda jin ka nahin un ka KHuda hota hai
30
gar doobna hi apna muqaddar hai to suno
doobenge ham zaroor magar nakhuda ke saath
25
main apni maut se khilwat men milnaa chahta hooñ
so meri naav men bas main hooñ nakhuda nahin hai
23
girdaab men dooba safeena yaad aaya tab KHuda
ta-umr ham us naKHuda ki bandagi karte rahen
4
mujh...ko yaqeen sirf mere hausale pe hai
main jaanta hooñ saath koi nakhuda nahin
3
tab bhi kashtii KHuda chalaata hai
jab koi nakuda nahin hota
2
na-khuda dar nahin dariyaa ki ravaani ka ha
men
har talaatum se nikalne ka hunar jaante hain
2
mahboob hi jab KHud KHuda hone lage
ye thii wajah phir ham juda hone lage
usne samandar se ha
men rakha juda
phir ham bichhadte naKHuda hone lage
1
tamaam nakhuda saahil se door ho jaayen
samundron se akelaa men baat karne hai
51
Nuance
Nakhuda signifies a guiding force, someone who steers the course through turbulent waters. In poetry, it often symbolizes leadership, wisdom, and the journey of life.
Poetic Usage
Poets use nakhuda to explore themes of guidance and destiny. It can symbolize the search for direction or the role of a mentor.
Closing Insight
Nakhuda embodies the spirit of leadership and the quest for meaning. It reminds us of the importance of guidance in life's journey.