Meaning of

those who sleep in the earth; the deceased

वे जो धरती में सोते हैं; मृतक

وہ جو زمین میں سوتے ہیں؛ مرحومین

Persian

The phrase evokes a serene image of those who have passed away, resting peacefully beneath the earth. In poetry, it often symbolizes the eternal rest and the cycle of life and death.

Poets use this phrase to reflect on mortality and the inevitable journey towards death. It can also evoke a sense of nostalgia and remembrance for those who have departed.

In its quietude, 'khooftgaan-e-zameen' speaks of the silent stories of those who rest beneath.