Word Meaning
किश्त
kisht
hinoun
Meaning
A sown field, standing crop, or plantation.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and classical Urdu poetry, 'kisht' refers to a sown field or standing crop. In this verse, Ghalib uses it alongside 'malakh' (locust) and 'khirman' (harvested heap) to express inescapable misfortune: even if locusts spare the standing crop (kisht), the harvested grain will inevitably catch fire, ensuring his efforts yield nothing.
Etymology
Persian (کشت), derived from the infinitive کاشتن (kāshtan), meaning 'to sow' or 'to till'.
Usage
Commonly contrasted with 'ख़िर्मन' (the gathered harvest) to symbolize the fragile phase of hope and labor before the final outcome.
Examples
kisht-e-ummeed ko seencha lahoo se
jalaa dee barq ne jab kisht-e-dehqañ
Synonyms
खेतीफ़सलमज़रा
Related Words
ख़िर्मनकाश्तदहक़ाँमलख़