Meaning of
khaamkha
ख़ामख़ा • خامخا
English
in vain; unnecessarily; without reason
Hindi
व्यर्थ; अनावश्यक रूप से; बिना कारण
Urdu
خالی; بلا وجہ; بے فائدہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
khaamkhaa hi tujhe main chhupata raha
daur ye chal raha hai sar-e-aam ka
1
sabhi taareef hain bas khaamkhaa ki
hamaara dil kahaan dekha kisi ne
6
khaamkhaa phool bichha rakhe ho tum us ke li.e
lautkar koi nahin aata hai jaane ke baad
5
kya hogaa fikr ye karen kyun ham hi khaamkhaah
is hijr men jalaaein na ab ham jee khaamkhaah
tumse bichhad ke dil mira roya hai umr bhar
aisa laga ki zindagi hamne jee khaamkhaah
4
vo samjhte bhi nahin haal-e-dil
kha-m-khaan shaad hue jaate hain
3
zindagi ki raza badhaate the
khaamkhaa hi saza badhaate the
laash choo kar nikal gaii saansen
maut ka bhi mazaa badhaate the
3
tere bin bhi zinda hain ham to ab tak shaayad phir vo
tere bin mar jaayenge log khaamkha kahte honge
2
khaamkhaan bewajah aur kya bolna
bolte bolte hi guzaari ye umr
1
haddiyaan khaamkhaa hi akad karti hain
uske choo lene se choor ho jaata hooñ
1
khaamkhaa hi tujhe main chhupata raha
daur ye chal raha hai sar-e-aam ka
1
sabhi taareef hain bas khaamkhaa ki
hamaara dil kahaan dekha kisi ne
6
Nuance
Khaamkha captures the futility of actions taken without purpose, a sense of emptiness that pervades when efforts yield no fruit. In poetry, it often reflects the existential musings on the meaninglessness of certain pursuits.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'khaamkha' to express the absurdity of life's trivial pursuits. It can symbolize the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe. The word often contrasts with themes of purpose and fulfillment.
Closing Insight
In its simplicity, 'khaamkha' invites reflection on the deeper currents beneath life's surface.