Meaning of
qarzaa
क़र्ज़ा • قرضہ
English
debt; obligation; financial burden
Hindi
ऋण; दायित्व; आर्थिक बोझ
Urdu
قرض; ذمہ داری; مالی بوجھ
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
The term 'qarzaa' signifies a binding obligation, often financial, that weighs heavily on one's conscience. In poetry, it symbolizes the burdens we carry, both material and emotional.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'qarzaa' to explore themes of duty, sacrifice, and the invisible chains that bind us. It often contrasts with freedom and liberation.
Closing Insight
In the silent ledger of life, 'qarzaa' marks the debts of the heart and soul.