Meaning of
khilat
ख़िलअत • خلعت
English
robe of honor; ceremonial garment
Hindi
सम्मान का वस्त्र; औपचारिक परिधान
Urdu
عزت کا لباس; رسمی لباس
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
lehron men doobti kashtii ko bas kinaara yahaañ chahiye
ranj men har dafa mashwara nain sahaara yahaañ chahiye
laut waapas yahaañ aati mayus chehron pe phir rangtein
khilkhilate labon ka faqat ik ishaara yahaañ chahiye
0
andheron ko pighalte dekh jugnoo khilkhilate hain
nishaan hai ye musaafir zindagi barbaad hone ka
4
lehron men doobti kashtii ko bas kinaara yahaañ chahiye
ranj men har dafa mashwara nain sahaara yahaañ chahiye
laut waapas yahaañ aati mayus chehron pe phir rangtein
khilkhilate labon ka faqat ik ishaara yahaañ chahiye
0
andheron ko pighalte dekh jugnoo khilkhilate hain
nishaan hai ye musaafir zindagi barbaad hone ka
4
Nuance
Khilat carries the weight of honor and recognition. In its original sense, it is a garment bestowed upon someone as a mark of respect and distinction. Poetry has expanded this to include the intangible robes of dignity and grace that one wears in the eyes of others.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use khilat to symbolize the invisible honors and burdens we carry. It can reflect the societal expectations or the personal pride one holds. It contrasts with the simplicity of the soul's true nature.
Closing Insight
Khilat reminds us of the layers of honor and expectation we wear, both seen and unseen.