Meaning of
talkhiyon
तल्ख़ियों • تلخیوں
English
bitterness; harshness
Hindi
कड़वाहट; कठोरता
Urdu
تلخی; سختی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
banaya darmiyaañ rishta KHuda ne
hamaari talkhiyon ne maar daala
2
maazi ki talkhiyon bhi u
uupar chala gaya
vo shaKHs meri laash se hokar chala gaya
main rokta raha use bhi baarha magar
vo dheere dheere rooh ke andar chala gaya
3
banaya darmiyaañ rishta KHuda ne
hamaari talkhiyon ne maar daala
2
maazi ki talkhiyon bhi u
uupar chala gaya
vo shaKHs meri laash se hokar chala gaya
main rokta raha use bhi baarha magar
vo dheere dheere rooh ke andar chala gaya
3
Nuance
The word conjures the sharp taste of bitterness, both literal and metaphorical. In poetry, it often symbolizes emotional pain, unfulfilled desires, or the harsh realities of life.
Poetic Usage
Used to depict emotional struggles or the harshness of circumstances. Poets may contrast it with sweetness or joy to highlight the duality of experiences.
Closing Insight
In the dance of sweet and bitter, life finds its rhythm.