Meaning of
khuraak
ख़ुराक • خوراک
English
food; nourishment; sustenance
Hindi
भोजन; पोषण; आहार
Urdu
غذا; خوراک; پرورش
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tire umr bhar ka firaq ye mire do palon kii khuraak hai
tiri zindagi hai tabaah to mirii zindagi bhi to khaak hai
1
ek din ki khuraak hai meri
aap ke hain jo poore saal ke dukh
92
ek din banenge khaak ham
miTTi ki hain khuraak ham
bheetar khalaaye saath hai
baahar se theek-thaak ham
6
tire umr bhar ka firaq ye mire do palon kii khuraak hai
tiri zindagi hai tabaah to mirii zindagi bhi to khaak hai
1
ek din ki khuraak hai meri
aap ke hain jo poore saal ke dukh
92
Nuance
Khuraak signifies more than just physical sustenance. In its original sense, it refers to food and nourishment. Poetry has expanded this to include the nourishment of the soul, the sustenance of love, and the feeding of one's inner spirit.
Poetic Usage
Used to explore themes of spiritual nourishment and emotional sustenance. It contrasts with emptiness and starvation, highlighting the importance of feeding both body and soul. Poets use it to delve into the depths of human need and fulfillment.
Closing Insight
Khuraak is the essence of what sustains us. It speaks to the heart's hunger and the soul's thirst for fulfillment.