Word Meaning
गर्दन-कशी
gardan-kashī
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
Arrogance, haughtiness, defiance, or holding one's head high in pride.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning the stretching or stiffening of the neck, 'gardan-kashi' metaphorically signifies arrogance, defiance, or vain pride. In this couplet, it describes standing tall and stiff like a whirlwind in the desert, emphasizing that such haughtiness is futile compared to humble surrender.
Etymology
Persian compound (gardan 'neck' + kashī 'drawing/raising').
Usage
In classical ghazal, it often symbolizes worldly pride or rebellion, frequently contrasted with the virtue of bowing one's head in humility.
Examples
Nothing is gained through haughtiness in this fleeting world.
Abandon defiance and learn the grace of humility.
Synonyms
सरकशीतकब्बुरअकड़ग़ुरूर
Related Words
गर्दन-कशसर-कशख़ाकसारीइन्किसारी