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sarfaroshi(f): self-sacrifice

Description of sarfaroshi: Sarfaroshi refers to self-sacrifice, bravery, or the willingness to give ones life for a cause. Unlike himmat, which denotes courage in general, sarfaroshi implies ultimate devotion. Differs from qurbaani by emphasizing fearless action. In Urdu literature and poetry, sarfaroshi is strongly associated with patriotism, rebellion, and heroic resistance against oppression.

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sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai

dekhna hai zor kitna

baazu-e-qaatil mein hai

the desire to sacrifice

is raging in my heart

we shall see how much power

there is the assassin's arms

Bismil Azimabadi (2)

sarfaroshi (f) (1)

self-sacrifice

tamanna (m) (13)

wish, desire

dil (m) (108)

heart

zor (m) (4)

power, control

baazu (m) (1)

arms / protection

qaatil (m) (10)

murderer, assassin

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

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