Meaning of
sitamgar
सितमगर • ستمگر
English
tyrant; oppressor
Hindi
ज़ालिम; अत्याचारी
Urdu
ظالم; جابر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ye sindoor mehndi nath mahaavar mubarak ho
sitamgar tujhe apna naya ghar mubarak ho
5
chhod kar jaane ka manzar yaad hai
har sitam teraa sitamgar yaad hai
apna bachpan bhool baitha hooñ magar
ab bhi teraa rol number yaad hai
37
ai ishq-e-junoon-pesha haan ishq-e-junoon-pesha
aaj ek sitamgar ko hañs hañs ke rulaana hai
32
paas aata hai gale lekin lagata hi nahin hai
ik sitamgar hai ki mujhpe hak jataata hi nahin hai
25
maahir hai vo chhipaane men har waardaat ko
dhaa ke sitam kabhi vo sitamgar nahin hua
21
yuñ hañskar ke kaleja maangna achha nahin lekin
mere andar sitamgar hai to khulkar kyuuñ nahin aata
19
o sitamgar zaraa kam sitam kar
kha taras mujh pe thoda rahm kar
11
ye pokhar sitamgar mujhe kya karega
nikal kar main aaya hooñ bahti nadi se
10
sitam ka sitamgar sitam ki udaasi
kahaan ja rahi hai sanam ki udaasi
KHushi hai KHushi hai KHushi hai suno tum
sabhi hai yahaañ par bharam ki udaasi
9
phir usii sitamgar ko yaad kar rahe hain ham
yaanii be-wajah gham ijaad kar rahe hain ham
7
ye sindoor mehndi nath mahaavar mubarak ho
sitamgar tujhe apna naya ghar mubarak ho
5
chhod kar jaane ka manzar yaad hai
har sitam teraa sitamgar yaad hai
apna bachpan bhool baitha hooñ magar
ab bhi teraa rol number yaad hai
37
Nuance
Sitamgar evokes the image of a figure who inflicts pain and suffering, a symbol of cruelty and oppression. In poetry, it often represents the harsh realities of life or the tormentor in love's trials.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'sitamgar' to articulate the struggles against oppressive forces, whether in the realm of love or society. It contrasts with the gentle and the kind, highlighting the duality of human experience.
Closing Insight
Sitamgar remains a powerful metaphor for the relentless forces that challenge the human spirit, urging resilience and defiance.