Word Meaning
खुला
khula
Meaning
Opened, revealed, unveiled, or made manifest.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'khula' signifies the act of opening, unveiling, or becoming visible. In Ghalib's couplet, it describes the nocturnal spectacle of radiant stars suddenly manifesting in the sky as magnificently as the grand doors of an idol-temple swinging open. It often conveys a dramatic revelation of beauty, wonder, or hidden truth.
Etymology
Sanskrit मूल 'फुल्ल' (phulla) अथवा प्राकृत के माध्यम से विकसित हिंदी/उर्दू क्रिया 'खुलना'।
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, it is frequently paired with terms like 'dar' (door) or 'rāz' (secret) to depict the sudden epiphany of the beloved's beauty or esoteric truth.
Examples
When the veil opened, the whole assembly was dazzled.
The secret of the heart opened in tears.