Meaning of
khalk
ख़ल्क़ • خلق
English
creation; people; mankind
Hindi
सृष्टि; लोग; मानवजाति
Urdu
تخلیق; لوگ; انسانیت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ai naye saal bataa tujh men nayaapan kya hai
har taraf khalk ne kyuuñ shor macha rakkha hai
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yuñ hi hamesha uljhti rahi hai zulm se khalkna unki rasm nayi hai na apni reet nayi
yuñ hi hamesha khilaaye hain hamne aag men phoolna unki haar nayi hai na apni jeet nayi
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siyaah raat ki sarhad ke paar le gaya hai
ajeeb khwaab tha aankhe utaar le gaya hai
hai ab jo khulk men majnu ke naam se mashhoor
vo meri zaat se vehshat udhaar le gaya hai
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apni gali men mujh...ko na kar dafn baad-e-qatl
mere pate se khalk ko kyun teraa ghar mile
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khalq-e-aadam se aaj tak akbar
koi haq ko chhupa nahin paaya
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haan shaKHs tha to main sahi ummeed karne khwaab ki
afsos ke khalkat rahi hai khwaab ki KHaatir galat
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hai zamaana bas rahi khilqat nahin
hai fasana bas rahi lazzat nahin
1
chand din ko takht par hain aap ise manzil na samjhen
go abhii khaamosh hai par khulk ko buz-dil na samjhen
1
jabeen-e-dil pe kiya pahle khalk chehra-e-jaan
phir uskaa aankhoñ ke honthon se ham ne bosa liya
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naam aaya jo mire man men tira
teri tasveer khalk karne laga
karke tasveer phir main khalk tiri
us
men main rang-e-surkh bharne laga
0
ai naye saal bataa tujh men nayaapan kya hai
har taraf khalk ne kyuuñ shor macha rakkha hai
0
yuñ hi hamesha uljhti rahi hai zulm se khalkna unki rasm nayi hai na apni reet nayi
yuñ hi hamesha khilaaye hain hamne aag men phoolna unki haar nayi hai na apni jeet nayi
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Nuance
Khalk refers to the act of creation and the created beings themselves. In poetry, it often symbolizes the vastness of humanity and the interconnectedness of all living things, highlighting the shared essence of existence.
Poetic Usage
Poets use khalk to explore themes of unity and diversity within humanity. It serves as a reminder of the shared origins and destinies of all people, often contrasting with individual struggles and triumphs.
Closing Insight
Khalk invites reflection on the shared journey of humanity. It speaks to the unity found in diversity and the common threads that bind us all.