Meaning of
KHataa
ख़ता • خطا
English
mistake; error; fault
Hindi
गलती; त्रुटि; दोष
Urdu
غلطی; خطا; قصور
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
vo kyun na roothta maine bhi to KHataa kii thii
bahut khayal rakha tha bahut vafaa kii thii
30
teri KHataa nahin jo tu ghusse men aa gaya
paise ka zom tha tere lahje men aa gaya
sikka uchaalkar ke tere paas kya bacha
teraa guroor to mere kaanse men aa gaya
79
main cheekhta raha kuchh aur bhi hai meraa ilaaj
magar ye log tumhaara hi naam lete rahe
50
ye to kahiye is KHataa ki kya saza
main jo kah doon aap par marta hooñ main
49
phool ki aankh men shabnam kyun hai
sab hamaari hi KHataa ho jaise
45
kya dukh hai samandar ko bataa bhi nahin saka
aansoo ki tarah aankh tak aa bhi nahin saka
tu chhod raha hai to KHataa is
men teri kya
har shaKHs meraa saath nibha bhi nahin saka
43
humeen tak rah gaya qissa hamaara
kisi ne khat nahin khola hamaara
muaafi aur itni si KHataa par
saza se kaam chal jaata hamaara
36
is daur-e-munsifi men zaroori nahin 'waseem'
jis shaKHs ki KHataa ho usii ko sazaa mile
33
tumhaare KHvaab se har shab lipt ke sote hain
sazaayein bhej do ham ne khataayein bheji hain
31
be-khu
dii men le liya bosa KHataa kijeye muaaf
ye dil-e-betaab ki saari KHataa thii main na tha
30
vo kyun na roothta maine bhi to KHataa kii thii
bahut khayal rakha tha bahut vafaa kii thii
30
teri KHataa nahin jo tu ghusse men aa gaya
paise ka zom tha tere lahje men aa gaya
sikka uchaalkar ke tere paas kya bacha
teraa guroor to mere kaanse men aa gaya
79
Nuance
In its original sense, 'KHataa' refers to a mistake or error, an unintended deviation from what is right. In poetry, this word often carries a weight of human fallibility, exploring the delicate balance between intention and action.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'KHataa' to express the vulnerability of human actions. It often appears in themes of repentance, forgiveness, and the moral complexities of life.
Closing Insight
KHataa reminds us of our shared human imperfections, inviting reflection on the paths we choose.