Meaning of
khala
ख़ला • خلا
English
void; emptiness; space
Hindi
शून्यता; खालीपन; अंतरिक्ष
Urdu
خلا; خالی پن; جگہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
itnaa to zindagi men kisi ke khalal pade
hansne se ho sukoon na rone se kal pade
24
ham amn chahte hain magar zulm ke KHilaaf
gar jang laazmi hai to phir jang hi sahi
63
main KHud ye chahta hooñ ki haalaat hon kharab
mere KHilaaf zahar ugalta phire koi
ai shaKHs ab to mujh ko sab kuchh qubool hai
ye bhi qubool hai ki tujhe cheen le koi
60
khilaaf-e-shart-e-ana tha vo KHvaab men bhi mile
main neend neend ko tarsa magar nahin soya
khilaaf-e-mausam-e-dil tha ki tham gaii baarish
khilaaf-e-ghurbat-e-gham hai ki main nahin roya
52
roz taaron ko numaish men khalal padta hai
chaand paagal hai andhere men nikal padta hai
41
us ki yaad aayi hai saanso zaraa aahista chalo
dhadkano se bhi ibadat men khalal padta hai
38
tum takalluf ko bhi ikhlaas samjhte ho faraaz
dost hota nahin har haath milaane vaala
36
itnaa to zindagi men kisi ke khalal pade
hañsne se ho sukoon na rone se kal pade
jis tarah hañs raha hooñ main pee pee ke garm ashk
yuñ doosra hañse to kaleja nikal pade
34
main aap apni maut ki tayyaariyon men hooñ
mere KHilaaf aap ki saazish fuzool hai
32
lab pe aata tha jo dua ban kar
dil men rehta hai ab khala ban kar
kitna itra raha hai ab vo phool
tere baalon ka mogra ban kar
27
itnaa to zindagi men kisi ke khalal pade
hansne se ho sukoon na rone se kal pade
24
ham amn chahte hain magar zulm ke KHilaaf
gar jang laazmi hai to phir jang hi sahi
63
Nuance
Khala embodies the vastness and silence of emptiness. In poetry, it is often a canvas for introspection, where the absence of form invites the presence of thought and reflection.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'khala' to delve into themes of existentialism and the human condition. It can represent both the physical space and the emotional void within. The word often contrasts with 'bharpuri', emphasizing the tension between fullness and emptiness.
Closing Insight
Khala invites us to embrace the silence within, offering a space where thoughts can breathe and dreams can unfold.