Meaning of
khaami
ख़ामी • خامی
English
flaw; imperfection; shortcoming
Hindi
ख़राबी; कमी; दोष
Urdu
خرابی; کمی; نقص
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
khaamiyon men ginayae vo lamhe
jin
men kahtaa tha haan ijaazat hai
1
tiri nazaron se jo KHud ko abhii dekha hamne
har khaami men mujh...ko khoobi nazar aane lagii
6
muhabbat men bahaaya KHoon au paani kaha hamne
teri har khaamiyon ko hañs ke nadaani kaha hamne
6
uspe marte ho to uski khaamiyon se bair kyuuñ
chaand ke 'aashiq ke hisse daagh to aayenge na
4
ye soch kar ki na samjhe galat use koi
hazaaron khaamiyon se kar li dosti maine
4
mere hisse ka aasmaañ de do
khaamiyaan le lo khoobiyaan de do
pyaar men sab ko feel hona hai
jitne bhi chahe imtihaan de do
3
faqat khaami dikhi meri bichhadte vaqt us..ko
vo saari khoobiyaan meri kahiin dafna chuki thii
2
mere har ik aib use bha jaate hai
vo meri khaami andekha karti hai
2
jo hain zinda hain un
men bahut khaamiyaan
mar ga.e hain jo ve sab bhale log the
2
laakh khoobi hon chahe khaami hon
apna she'r apna she'r hota hai
1
khaamiyon men ginayae vo lamhe
jin
men kahtaa tha haan ijaazat hai
1
tiri nazaron se jo KHud ko abhii dekha hamne
har khaami men mujh...ko khoobi nazar aane lagii
6
Nuance
In its original sense, 'khaami' refers to a flaw or imperfection, something that is not yet complete or polished. In poetry, this word often evokes the raw, unrefined aspects of life and human nature, highlighting the beauty found within imperfection.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'khaami' to explore themes of vulnerability and authenticity. It contrasts with perfection, suggesting that true beauty lies in the unrefined. It can also symbolize the journey towards self-improvement.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'khaami' reminds us that imperfection is not a flaw but a facet of our humanity. It invites reflection on the beauty of being unfinished.