Meaning of

dast-e-khaar

दस्त-ए-ख़ार • دست خار

hand of thorns; painful grasp

काँटों का हाथ; दर्दनाक पकड़

کانٹوں کا ہاتھ; دردناک گرفت

Persian

The phrase evokes an image of a hand that is both protective and harmful, a paradox of care and pain. In poetry, it symbolizes the dual nature of love and life, where beauty and suffering coexist.

Often used to describe the bittersweet nature of love. Represents the struggle between desire and pain. Highlights the complexity of human emotions.

A reminder of the intertwined nature of beauty and pain. In poetry, it serves as a metaphor for the human condition.