Meaning of
khairaat
ख़ैरात • خیرات
English
charity; alms; benevolence
Hindi
दान; भिक्षा; परोपकार
Urdu
خیرات; صدقہ; سخاوت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
thukra ke aa gaya tha main khairaat ek din
phir kuchh nahin bacha mere kaasa-e-ishq men
2
milnaa hamaara kam hua phir baat kam hui
qiston men mujh gareeb ki khairaat kam hui
75
dekho duaayein maang ke haasil karo ha
men
ham vo nahin jo aapko khairaati men mile
37
dil men na ho jurat to mohabbat nahin milti
khairaat men itni badi daulat nahin milti
34
akelaa kaat lena zindagi KHud tarbiyat karna
tum apne jism ki har ek pe khairaat mat karna
agar main mar gaya to yaar tum rona nahin bilkul
mere haq men dua karna duaa-e-maghfirat karna
7
ki galtiyaan hazaaron phir ye hunar hai aaya
mujh...ko mili safalta khairaat ki nahin hai
5
are khairaat ki daulat kamaai hi nahin maine
mitaai jo gaii hasti dikhaai hi nahin maine
hai ab bhi paas men tasveer ik uski puraani si
usii tasveer ko ab tak jalaaii hi nahin maine
4
kaise bataaun main ye gham bas dete ho sougaat men
mujh ko nahin ab chahiye ye pyaar bhi khairaat men
4
main maangu vaqt noton sa tu chillad sa thama jaa.e
teri khairaat men apna guzaara ho nahin saka
3
jo bin maange mil jaa.e vo hai muhabbat
khushamad karoge to khairaat hogii
3
thukra ke aa gaya tha main khairaat ek din
phir kuchh nahin bacha mere kaasa-e-ishq men
2
milnaa hamaara kam hua phir baat kam hui
qiston men mujh gareeb ki khairaat kam hui
75
Nuance
In its original sense, 'khairaat' refers to the act of giving to those in need, a gesture of kindness and generosity. In poetry, this word takes on a deeper resonance, symbolizing the selfless act of giving one's heart or soul, often without expecting anything in return. It evokes images of open hands and open hearts, a bridge between the giver and the receiver.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'khairaat' to express themes of generosity and sacrifice. It can symbolize the act of giving love freely. It contrasts with words that imply selfishness or greed.
Closing Insight
Khairaat embodies the spirit of giving without bounds. It is a gentle reminder of the beauty in selflessness.