Meaning of
khiraam
ख़िराम • خرام
English
gait; walk; graceful movement
Hindi
चाल; चलना; सुंदर गति
Urdu
چال; چلنا; خوبصورت حرکت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
adaaon se tere mujh ko khiraam-e-naaz behlaaye
haseen chehre pe nooraani chamak phir chaand kahlaaye
1
ye ishq KHud men hai ahmaqaana to aap afhaam dhundhte ho
naya sa shaayad sabak hai mahshar-khiraam ka gaam dhundhte ho
4
kabhi chal kar ruke honge kabhi ruk kar chale honge
ada-e-khush-khiraami men vo jaane kab dhale honge
siyaahi be-sabab aankhoñ ke saahil par nahin aati
yaqeenan chashme-aatish men kaii aashiq jale honge
3
lo chaand ho gaya namoo maah-e-kharaam ka
ai mominon libaas-e-siyaah zeb-e-tan karo
farsh-e-aza bichha ke azaakhaane men shajar
ab subh-o-shaam zikr-e-gareeb-ul-watan karo
1
adaaon se tere mujh ko khiraam-e-naaz behlaaye
haseen chehre pe nooraani chamak phir chaand kahlaaye
1
ye ishq KHud men hai ahmaqaana to aap afhaam dhundhte ho
naya sa shaayad sabak hai mahshar-khiraam ka gaam dhundhte ho
4
Nuance
Khiraam evokes the image of a gentle, flowing movement, often associated with elegance and grace. In poetry, it captures the essence of a serene and poised presence, akin to a gentle breeze or a calm river.
Poetic Usage
Poets use khiraam to depict the elegance of a beloved's walk. It often symbolizes the gentle approach of love or the serene passage of time.
Closing Insight
Khiraam embodies the silent poetry of movement, where grace speaks louder than words.