Meaning of

worm-eaten; decayed

कीड़ों द्वारा खाया हुआ; सड़ा हुआ

کیڑوں کا کھایا ہوا; بوسیدہ

Persian

In its original sense, 'karam-khurda' evokes the image of something that has been consumed by worms, leaving it hollow and decayed. In poetry, this term often extends to describe the erosion of time on objects, memories, or even relationships, suggesting a slow, inevitable decline.

Poets often use 'karam-khurda' to evoke the passage of time and its consuming nature. It can symbolize the decay of beauty, the fading of love, or the inevitable decline of life itself.

In its decay, 'karam-khurda' holds a mirror to the transient nature of existence, urging reflection on what is cherished and what is lost.