Word Meaning
ख़िश्त
khisht
hinoun
Meaning
A brick or tile used in masonry construction.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and classical Urdu poetry, 'khisht' denotes a brick or adobe block. In this couplet, it is metaphorically linked to the back of the hand of helplessness, portraying the building blocks of an edifice collapsing before an overwhelming flood. It underscores the fragility and ultimate destruction of worldly constructions and human designs.
Etymology
From Persian 'khisht' (خشت), meaning brick, tile, or adobe.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it is frequently employed to symbolize foundational missteps, graves ('khisht-e-lahad'), or the utter ruin of worldly grandeur.
Examples
The wall remains crooked if the first brick is laid awry.
A single brick from the ruin narrates the downfall of the palace.
Synonyms
ईंटआजुरसिफ़ाल
Related Words
ता'मीरदीवारक़ालिबख़िश्त-ए-अव्वल