Word Meaning
कूद
kood
hiverb
Meaning
To leap, jump, or plunge bravely into danger.
Detailed Meaning
In this famous verse by Allama Iqbal, 'kood' (specifically 'kood pada') signifies plunging without fear into extreme peril or sacrifice. It contrasts the reckless, faith-driven bravery of divine love (Ishq) with the calculated, hesitant nature of reason (Aql). The action invokes the story of Prophet Ibrahim jumping into the blazing pyre of Nimrod.
Etymology
Sanskrit कूर्द (kūrda - to leap, jump) > Prakrit कुद्द (kudda) > Hindustani कूदना (kūdnā).
Usage
In Urdu poetry, 'koodna' or 'kood padna' commonly symbolizes the daring, thoughtless plunge of passion and faith against worldly caution.
Examples
He leapt into the sea without fearing the whirlpool.
Love plunges straight into the fire, ignoring all intellect.
Synonyms
छलांगफांदजस्त
Related Words
कूदनाफांदनाउछलना