Meaning of

worm-eaten; decayed; corrupted

कीड़ों द्वारा खाया हुआ; सड़ा हुआ; भ्रष्ट

کیڑوں سے کھایا ہوا; سڑا ہوا; بگڑا ہوا

Persian

Originally, the term evokes the image of something physically consumed by worms, leaving it hollow and decayed. In poetry, this decay often symbolizes moral or spiritual corruption, a loss of purity, or the inevitable passage of time that erodes all things.

Poets often use this word to describe the decay of beauty or virtue. It can suggest the hidden corruption beneath a seemingly perfect surface. It contrasts with words that denote purity or wholeness, highlighting the fragility of life.

In its decay, kirm-khurda reveals the transient nature of all things, urging reflection on what lies beneath the surface.