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Daad-rasi

दादरसी
said daad-ra-see
also written: Dadrasi
Meaning

The redress of grievances; the giving of justice to the wronged.

Literally: the reaching of justice (daad + rasi)

How Iqbal uses it

The act of hearing a complaint and setting it right, the duty of a just ruler or court toward the aggrieved.

See it in the verse

Daad-rasi in Iqbal’s couplets

Asar kare na kare, sun to le miri faryad
Nahin hai daad ka talib ye banda-e-azad
Whether it has an effect or not — at least hear my plea. This free soul is not asking for any applause.
Freedom · Courage · Selfhood
Related words
PERSIAN

Daad

Justice; also the redress of a grievance, and praise or applause.

PERSIAN

Faryaad-ras

One who hears and redresses complaints; a helper of the aggrieved.

ARABIC

Insaaf

Fairness, equity, the impartial dealing that gives everyone their rightful share.

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