Meaning of
khulk
ख़ुल्क़ • خلق
English
nature; character; disposition
Hindi
स्वभाव; चरित्र; प्रवृत्ति
Urdu
فطرت; کردار; مزاج
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ham qai
dii bhi rihaa ki.e jaayen ik din
ham logon ko bhi to khulkar jeena hai
4
main usse door tha to shor tha saajish hai saajish hai
use baahon men khulkar kas liya do pal to hangaama
73
siyaah raat ki sarhad ke paar le gaya hai
ajeeb khwaab tha aankhe utaar le gaya hai
hai ab jo khulk men majnu ke naam se mashhoor
vo meri zaat se vehshat udhaar le gaya hai
33
akelaa men bhi khulkar hañs raha hooñ
use ye sunke rona aa raha hai
31
yuñ hañskar ke kaleja maangna achha nahin lekin
mere andar sitamgar hai to khulkar kyuuñ nahin aata
19
apni gali men mujh...ko na kar dafn baad-e-qatl
mere pate se khalk ko kyun teraa ghar mile
13
main khulkar muskurana chahta hooñ
kisi ka gham bhulaana chahta hooñ
meraa maqsad tumhein paana nahin hai
magar maa se milaana chahta hooñ
5
baarish men to ye aañkhen khulkar roti hain
maine thaile men apne chaata rakha hai
5
KHud hi zakhamon ko seete hain
aañsu bhi hañskar peete hain
rona dhona chhod diya hai
ab to ham khulkar jeete hain
5
khalq-e-aadam se aaj tak akbar
koi haq ko chhupa nahin paaya
5
ham qai
dii bhi rihaa ki.e jaayen ik din
ham logon ko bhi to khulkar jeena hai
4
main usse door tha to shor tha saajish hai saajish hai
use baahon men khulkar kas liya do pal to hangaama
73
Nuance
In its original sense, 'khulk' refers to the innate qualities or the fundamental nature of a person. Poetry often delves into the complexities of human character, using 'khulk' to explore the hidden depths and contradictions within the soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'khulk' to contrast the outer appearance with inner reality. It can evoke the struggle between one's true nature and societal expectations.
Closing Insight
Khulk invites reflection on the essence of being. It is a mirror to the soul's true visage.