Meaning of
khata
ख़ता • غلطیاں
English
mistake; error; fault
Hindi
गलती; त्रुटि; दोष
Urdu
غلطی; خطا; قصور
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ki jaise chaand niklega yahiin se
main aise ek khidki dekhta hooñ
46
paron ko khol zamaana udaan dekhta hai
zameen pe baith ke kya aasmaan dekhta hai
283
jaanta hooñ ki tujhe saath to rakhte hain kaii
poochna tha ki teraa dhyaan bhi rakhta hai koi
109
teri KHataa nahin jo tu ghusse men aa gaya
paise ka zom tha tere lahje men aa gaya
sikka uchaalkar ke tere paas kya bacha
teraa guroor to mere kaanse men aa gaya
79
ye goongon ki mehfil hai nikalna hi padega
kya itni khata kam hai ki ham bol pade hain
75
main bhi munh men zubaan rakhta hooñ
kaash poochho ki muddaa kya hai
69
ghadi par haath rakh leta tha main jab
tu mujh...ko dekhta tha muskuraa ke
54
is tarah karta hai har shaKHs safar apna khatm
KHud ko tasveer men rakhta hai chala jaata hai
53
ye to kahiye is KHataa ki kya saza
main jo kah doon aap par marta hooñ main
49
vo meraa jab na ho sakaa to phir yahii saza rahe
kisi ko pyaar jab karoon vo chhup ke dekhta rahe
48
ki jaise chaand niklega yahiin se
main aise ek khidki dekhta hooñ
46
paron ko khol zamaana udaan dekhta hai
zameen pe baith ke kya aasmaan dekhta hai
283
Nuance
In its original sense, 'khata' refers to a mistake or error, a deviation from what is correct or expected. In poetry, this word often carries a weight of human fallibility, a gentle acknowledgment of our imperfect nature.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'khata' to explore themes of forgiveness and redemption. It can evoke the idea of a lover's misstep or the inevitable errors of life. The word contrasts with 'gunaah', which implies a more deliberate sin.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'khata' becomes a mirror reflecting our shared humanity. It is a gentle reminder of the beauty in imperfection.