Meaning of
ya-khuda
या-ख़ुदा • فریاد
English
O God; Oh God
Hindi
हे भगवान; ओ परमेश्वर
Urdu
اے خدا; یا اللہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
de raha hai koii dastak ya-khuda dar par tere
kaam hogaa isliye aaya vo bhi ghar par tere
1
aasmaañ men hai KHuda kya sab duaaein aasmaañ tak ja rahi hain
meri ik faryaad poori ho to main maanoon vahaañ tak ja rahi hain
4
ya-khuda na jaane kaisa ajeeb pyaada hooñ
sad qadam chala jo shatranj men raha pyaada
4
yaar tiri jab baat karenge roenge
ya koi fariyaad karenge roenge
hamne jis..ko jaan se zyaada chaaha hai
jab us..ko azaad karenge roenge
meri yaad use aati hai hansati hai
ham jab us..ko yaad karenge roenge
3
aur aasaan nahin ho saka fariyadon ko poora karna
ek hi aas laga rakkhi hai KHuda sabhi bandon ne tujhse
2
de raha hai koii dastak ya-khuda dar par tere
kaam hogaa isliye aaya vo bhi ghar par tere
1
aasmaañ men hai KHuda kya sab duaaein aasmaañ tak ja rahi hain
meri ik faryaad poori ho to main maanoon vahaañ tak ja rahi hain
4
Nuance
A cry of the soul reaching out to the divine, 'ya-khuda' captures the essence of human vulnerability and the search for solace in a higher power. In poetry, it is a bridge between the mortal and the eternal, a whisper of hope amidst despair.
Poetic Usage
Often used to express deep anguish or a plea for divine intervention. It evokes a sense of surrender and humility. Poets use it to convey the depth of human emotion when faced with insurmountable challenges.
Closing Insight
In its invocation, 'ya-khuda' becomes a timeless echo of the human spirit's quest for peace. It is a reminder of our shared longing for connection with the divine.