Persian · noun · People & Roles
Chobdar
चोबदार
said CHOB-daar
also written: chobdaar, chob-dar, chobdar
Meaning
A mace-bearer or staff-bearer who attends a king and announces his presence.
Literally: Staff-holder.
See it in the verse
Chobdar in Iqbal’s couplets
Uthho meri duniya ke ghareebon ko jaga do
Kakh-e-umara ke dar-o-deewar hila do
Kakh-e-umara ke dar-o-deewar hila do
Rise, and awaken the poor of my world — shake the doors and the walls of the mansions of the privileged.
Justice · Action
Ishq ki tegh-e-jigar-dar uda li kis ne
Ilm ke haath mein khali hai niyam ai saqi
Ilm ke haath mein khali hai niyam ai saqi
Who has carried off love's brave, heart-piercing sword? Knowledge holds only an empty scabbard now.
Love · Action · Courage