Meaning of
takabboor
तकब्बूर • تکبر
English
arrogance; pride
Hindi
अहंकार; गर्व
Urdu
غرور; فخر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ye saawan maah ye zulmi jawaani
zamaane baad sab kaccha lagega
2
teri yaaden jab jab bhi dikhen hain
tab tab ham maykhaana akshar jaate hain
itnaa takabbur hai tere lehje men jaan
tujhko dekh ke ham sach men dar jaate hain
15
kaccha sa ghar aur us par joron ki barsaat hai
ye to koi khandaani dushmani ki baat hai
14
ho raha us pe murshad asar sang ka
uske andar takabbur hai be-dhang ka
dil machalta hai meraa use dekh kar
jo pehanti hai burqa hare rang ka
6
ye duniya hai kahegi kuchh use kaccha samjhti hai
ki sauteli agar hai bhi pa maa bachcha samjhti hai
5
hamaara she'r kya kahtaa nahin hai
hamaara tajurba kaccha nahin hai
3
lafzon ke istimaal men kaccha hooñ isliye
samjho ye dil ki baat ha
men tumse pyaar hai
2
agar jo pyaar ik taraf rahe poora nahin hota
magar is pyaar ka dhaaga kabhi kaccha nahin hota
manana chhod deta hai agar jo koi jhagde men
pareshaan ho chuka hota hai vo rootha nahin hota
2
us..ko dar hai ki takabbur na kahii aa jaa.e
aankh rakhta hai jhuka kar ke vo khairaat ke baad
2
muflisi ki zaat ne lazzat vo saari cheen li
dhaan bhi kaccha zubaan ko zaaika dene laga
2
ye saawan maah ye zulmi jawaani
zamaane baad sab kaccha lagega
2
teri yaaden jab jab bhi dikhen hain
tab tab ham maykhaana akshar jaate hain
itnaa takabbur hai tere lehje men jaan
tujhko dekh ke ham sach men dar jaate hain
15
Nuance
Takabboor evokes a sense of inflated self-worth, often blinding one to the virtues of humility. In poetry, it is a mirror reflecting the inner turmoil of pride, where the heart battles between self-love and the gentle call of modesty.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use takabboor to explore themes of downfall due to excessive pride. It contrasts with humility, highlighting the transient nature of worldly achievements.
Closing Insight
Takabboor reminds us of the delicate balance between pride and humility. In its poetic essence, it is a cautionary tale of the heart's journey.