Meaning of
rekhta
रेख़्ता • ریختہ
English
mixed language; Urdu poetry
Hindi
मिश्रित भाषा; उर्दू कविता
Urdu
مخلوط زبان; اردو شاعری
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
Bhale hi seekh lo sara aruz e rekhta
1
hamaare she'r padh ke tabsira kar lo logon
ha
men aati nahin hai rekhta to kya kariye
16
mu-e-juz meer jo the fan ke ustaad
yahii ik rekhta-go ab raha hai
15
mere sukhun se latife taraashe logon ne
ki zahar bhi to hañsi men ugal rahe hain log
isee men rekhta ab KHair hai ki khaar bano
vo dekho phoolon ko kaise masal rahe hain log
1
rekhta haath men zameen bhi nahin
baat karte ho aasmaanon ki
1
hazaaron aandhiyaan toofaan aa.e aur ga.e yaaro
charaag-e-rekhta madhham sahi par ab bhi jalta hai
1
meer-o-ghalib anees jaun-o-shajar
sab ke sab rekhta ki zeenat hain
1
Bhale hi seekh lo sara aruz e rekhta
1
hamaare she'r padh ke tabsira kar lo logon
ha
men aati nahin hai rekhta to kya kariye
16
Nuance
Originally, 'rekhta' referred to a language that was a blend of Persian and local dialects, symbolizing a fusion of cultures. In poetry, it became synonymous with Urdu poetry itself, embodying the beauty of linguistic and cultural amalgamation.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'rekhta' to evoke the rich tradition of Urdu poetry. It suggests a sense of nostalgia and reverence for the classical forms and expressions.
Closing Insight
Rekhta stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of cultural synthesis in poetry.