खरा

Meaning

Pure, genuine, unadulterated, or standard in value and quality.

Detailed Meaning

In poetry, 'khara' designates pure metal, an unalloyed coin, or an authentic essence without blemish. In this couplet, it refers to Western materialistic culture and political power, which appeared fully genuine and valuable to its followers but was destined to be exposed as inferior currency.

Etymology

Derived from Sanskrit/Prakrit roots relating to solid, tested, or unadulterated metal.

Usage

In ghazal traditions, it is most often paired as an antithesis to 'khota' (base or counterfeit) to contrast sincere devotion with hypocrisy.

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