Meaning of
katl
कत्ल • قتل
English
murder; killing; slaughter
Hindi
हत्या; वध; कत्लेआम
Urdu
قتل; ذبح; خونریزی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
humeen ko qaateel kahegi duniya hamaara hi qatl-e-aam hogaa
humeen kuein khodte firenge humeen pe paani haraam hogaa
agar yahii zehaniyat rahi to mujhe ye dar hai ki is sadi meinna koi abdul hameed hogaa na koi abdul kalaam hogaa
41
uski tasveerein hain dilkash to hongi
jaisi deewarein hain waisa saaya hai
ek main hooñ jo tere qatl kii koshish men tha
ek tu hai jo jail men khaana laaya hai
192
tegh-baazi ka shauq apni jagah
aap to qatl-e-aam kar rahe hain
82
ham aah bhi karte hain to ho jaate hain badnaam
vo qatl bhi karte hain to charcha nahin hota
68
guzar chuki julmate shab-e-hijr par badan men vo teergii hai
main jal marunga magar chiraagon ke lo ko madhyam nahin karunga
yah ahd lekar hi tujh ko saumpi thii maine kalbau nazar ki sarhad
jo tere haathon se katl hogaa main us ka maatam nahin karunga
64
us ke qatl pe main bhi chup tha meraa number ab aaya
mere qatl pe aap bhi chup hain agla number aapka hai
61
vo qatl kar ke mujhe har kisi se poochte hain
ye kaam kisne kiya hai ye kaam kis ka tha
50
qatl se pahle vo har shakhs ke dil kii hasrat
pooch leta tha magar poori nahin karta tha
46
yuñ be-tarteeb zaKHmon ne bataaya raaz qaatil ka
saleeke se jo meraa qatl gar hota to kya hota
42
ye uski meherbaani hai vo ghar men hi sanwarti hai
nikal aa.e jo mehfil men to qatl-e-aam ho jaa.e
41
humeen ko qaateel kahegi duniya hamaara hi qatl-e-aam hogaa
humeen kuein khodte firenge humeen pe paani haraam hogaa
agar yahii zehaniyat rahi to mujhe ye dar hai ki is sadi meinna koi abdul hameed hogaa na koi abdul kalaam hogaa
41
uski tasveerein hain dilkash to hongi
jaisi deewarein hain waisa saaya hai
ek main hooñ jo tere qatl kii koshish men tha
ek tu hai jo jail men khaana laaya hai
192
Nuance
The word 'katl' evokes the harsh reality of murder and killing. In poetry, it often symbolizes the destruction of innocence or the loss of love. It carries a heavy emotional weight, reflecting themes of betrayal, loss, and the darker aspects of human nature.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'katl' to explore themes of betrayal and loss. It can depict the end of a relationship or the metaphorical death of hope. The word contrasts with themes of life and renewal, emphasizing the finality and impact of loss.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'katl' serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and love. It speaks to the inevitable shadows that accompany human existence.