Meaning of
qarza
क़र्ज़ा • قرضہ
English
debt; loan; obligation
Hindi
ऋण; उधार; बकाया
Urdu
قرض; ادھار; واجب الادا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ghalib jaise she'r nahin kahte to kya
qarza to ham par bhi dilli bhar ka hai
1
qarza dekar maangne pe lagta hai
jaise qarza ab kisi se maanga hai
2
mere walid pe qarza tha meri taaleem ko lekar
usii lala ka ab mujh...ko to karzaa bhi chukaana hai
1
zindagi par ek karza rah gaya
main yahaañ mar ke bhi zinda rah gaya
1
rishton men meraa darja ab jo badhta ja raha hai
par mere u
uupar karza bhi to badhta ja raha hai
1
ghalib jaise she'r nahin kahte to kya
qarza to ham par bhi dilli bhar ka hai
1
qarza dekar maangne pe lagta hai
jaise qarza ab kisi se maanga hai
2
Nuance
In its original sense, 'qarza' refers to a financial obligation or debt. In poetry, it often symbolizes the weight of unfulfilled promises or emotional burdens, adding a layer of introspection and moral questioning.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'qarza' to evoke themes of moral duty and the invisible chains of promises. It can contrast with themes of freedom or liberation, highlighting the tension between desire and responsibility.
Closing Insight
Qarza in poetry is a reminder of the unseen debts we carry in life. It speaks to the heart's silent negotiations.