Meaning of
khittoon
ख़ित्तों • خطوں
English
regions; territories
Hindi
क्षेत्र; प्रदेश
Urdu
علاقے; علاقے
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kitaabon men khatoon men to kabhi tasveeron men sandy
vo yaaden kuchh nayi au kuchh puraani dhoondhte apni
0
mit chale meri umeedon ki tarah harf magar
aaj tak tere khatoon se tiri KHushboo na gaii
24
purane khatoon ko jala dene se gar
muhabbat jale aag main bhi lagaaun
8
aaj koi mujhe jaam pila do yaaro
ya phir mere mahboob se mila do yaaro
unki yaad na aaye kabhi mere jehan men phir se
unke diye saare khato ko aaj jala do yaaro
3
tere khatoon ko men dil se laga ke rakhta hooñ
tu soch tujhse mujhe kis qadar mohabbat hai
2
kitaabon men khatoon men to kabhi tasveeron men sandy
vo yaaden kuchh nayi au kuchh puraani dhoondhte apni
0
mit chale meri umeedon ki tarah harf magar
aaj tak tere khatoon se tiri KHushboo na gaii
24
Nuance
In its original sense, 'khittoon' refers to geographical areas or territories. In poetry, it expands to encompass realms of the heart and mind, suggesting vastness and diversity.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'khittoon' to evoke a sense of exploration and discovery. It can symbolize the journey through emotional landscapes or the quest for knowledge.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'khittoon' becomes a canvas for the boundless territories of the soul.