Meaning of
khur
ख़ुर • خور
English
sun; nourishment
Hindi
सूरज; पोषण
Urdu
سورج; پرورش
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
mere ruksaar se zulfon ko vo jab jab hataata hai
vo kahtaa hai nazar us..ko mah-e-khursheed aata hai
2
ek din ki khuraak hai meri
aap ke hain jo poore saal ke dukh
92
vo gulaabi pankhuri thii baag ki
aur main makarand lene aa gaya
32
haaye vo bheega reshmi paikar
toliyaa khurduuraa lage jis ko
26
kaanta sa jo chubha tha vo lau de gaya hai kya
ghulta hua lahu men ye khurshid sa hai kya
22
ek din banenge khaak ham
miTTi ki hain khuraak ham
bheetar khalaaye saath hai
baahar se theek-thaak ham
6
dariyaa kii gehraai gotakhoor bataaega
zinda rahna hai jis..ko aur doobne jaata hai
prem kii peeda poochho to us premi se poochho
poore man se jo phir aadha prem nibhaata hain
6
haath ke chhaalon ko haq milta zamaane men kahaan
chaaploosi hi malaai maarti hai bas yahaañ
kismaton par pad ga.e taale hain mehnatkash ke ab
bas chaghal-khhoron ke qaaboo men hai ye saara jahaan
5
Ek ho jaayen to ban sakte hain khurshid e mubeen
3
meraa dil khurdara yuñ hi nahin hai ye haseenaon
kaii dhokhon ne be-maansal banaya hai ise chalkar
2
mere ruksaar se zulfon ko vo jab jab hataata hai
vo kahtaa hai nazar us..ko mah-e-khursheed aata hai
2
ek din ki khuraak hai meri
aap ke hain jo poore saal ke dukh
92
Nuance
In its original sense, 'khur' signifies the sun, the celestial body that illuminates and sustains life. In poetry, it becomes a symbol of vitality and the inexhaustible source of energy that nurtures the world.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'khur' to evoke images of dawn and renewal. It contrasts with darkness, symbolizing hope and the promise of a new beginning.
Closing Insight
Khur embodies the eternal cycle of light and life, a reminder of the sun's unwavering presence.