Meaning of
zardaar
ज़रदार • زردار
English
wealthy; influential
Hindi
धनी; प्रभावशाली
Urdu
دولت مند; بااثر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ye zulmatein ki charaaghon pe haavi ho rahi hain
vo husn saamne aa.e siyaahi chhat jaa.e
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ye kyuuñ zardaar saare dekhkar karte nahin hain gham
kisi ke chashm kyuuñ ye dekhkar hote nahin hain nam
zamaana ho gaya hamko jawaani dhalne waali hai
libaas-e-muflisi bachpan se odhe phir rahe hain ham
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ye zulmatein ki charaaghon pe haavi ho rahi hain
vo husn saamne aa.e siyaahi chhat jaa.e
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ye kyuuñ zardaar saare dekhkar karte nahin hain gham
kisi ke chashm kyuuñ ye dekhkar hote nahin hain nam
zamaana ho gaya hamko jawaani dhalne waali hai
libaas-e-muflisi bachpan se odhe phir rahe hain ham
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Nuance
Zardaar conveys the aura of opulence and power. In poetry, it often symbolizes the allure and burden of wealth, reflecting both admiration and critique of material abundance.
Poetic Usage
Poets use zardaar to explore themes of wealth's fleeting nature, the isolation it can bring, and the moral questions it raises.
Closing Insight
Zardaar reflects the duality of wealth - its allure and its shadows.