Meaning of
khilwaar
खिलवाड़ • کھلواڑ
English
play; jest; mockery
Hindi
खेल; मज़ाक; उपहास
Urdu
کھیل; مذاق; تمسخر
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
main jaisa chaahoon ye qismat kabhi waisa nahin rakhti
bahut khilwaad karti hai kabhi achha nahin rakhti
fata sa note hooñ har baar to main chal nahin saktaa
davaa apna asar har baar ke jaisa nahin rakhti
1
kitnon se ye dil meraa khilwaad kiya hai
yaar jawaani dhalne par meraa kya hogaa
1
main jaisa chaahoon ye qismat kabhi waisa nahin rakhti
bahut khilwaad karti hai kabhi achha nahin rakhti
fata sa note hooñ har baar to main chal nahin saktaa
davaa apna asar har baar ke jaisa nahin rakhti
1
kitnon se ye dil meraa khilwaad kiya hai
yaar jawaani dhalne par meraa kya hogaa
1
Nuance
In its original sense, 'khilwaar' evokes the innocence and light-heartedness of play. However, in poetry, it often takes on a deeper, more ironic tone, reflecting the complexities of human interactions where jest can turn into mockery, and play can reveal hidden truths.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'khilwaar' to explore themes of innocence lost or the duality of human nature. It can illustrate the thin line between joy and sorrow, or the playful facade that hides deeper emotions.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'khilwaar' becomes a mirror reflecting the playful yet profound dance of life.