Word Meaning
ख़लल
khalal
hinoun
Meaning
Disturbance, disorder, confusion, interruption, or flaw.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'khalal' conveys the idea of an interruption, rupture, or inner turmoil. In this couplet, it signifies the painful agony, confusion, and disruption of life caused by longing for the beloved. Had death intervened, this persistent disturbance and suffering would have finally ceased.
Etymology
Arabic (خ-ل-ل, kh-l-l), meaning a gap, breach, defect, or rupture.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, 'khalal' is frequently associated with disturbances in the mind ('ख़लल-ए-दिमाग़') or hindrances in the path of love and union.
Examples
A disturbance entered the peace of my heart.
Without you, there is disorder in the whole garden.
Synonyms
फ़सादरुकावटबखेड़ाविकार
Related Words
ख़लल-अंदाज़मुख़िल्लइख़्तिलाल