Meaning of
pechokham
पेचओख़म • پیچ و خم
English
twists and turns; complexities
Hindi
घुमाव और मोड़; जटिलताएँ
Urdu
پیچ و خم; پیچیدگیاں
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kabhi to chahiye is jism-e-zindaa se rihaai bhi
kabhi to chahiye apnon se dil ko aashnaai bhi
meri manzil teri zulfon ke pech-o-kham se aage hai
mere zim
men hai ghar waalon kii roti bhi davaai bhi
0
zindagi men koi bhi hamdam nahin hai
shukr hai ye rab ka pecho-kham nahin hai
5
sukhun ab tak tiri zulfon ke pechokham men uljha hai
ha
men jab ishq hogaa to bayaañ ashaar kar denge
1
teri agar ke pech-o-kham men uljhe hain varna
ik din ham bhi falak par hote banke koii sitaara
0
kabhi to chahiye is jism-e-zindaa se rihaai bhi
kabhi to chahiye apnon se dil ko aashnaai bhi
meri manzil teri zulfon ke pech-o-kham se aage hai
mere zim
men hai ghar waalon kii roti bhi davaai bhi
0
zindagi men koi bhi hamdam nahin hai
shukr hai ye rab ka pecho-kham nahin hai
5
Nuance
The phrase suggests a journey full of unexpected changes and challenges. It reflects life's intricate paths and the complexity of human emotions.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to depict the unpredictable nature of life and love. It is often employed to illustrate the journey of the soul through trials and tribulations.
Closing Insight
In the labyrinth of life, twists and turns define our journey.