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Thokar(m): trip

Description of Thokar: Thokar is an Urdu word meaning a sudden stumble, trip, or jolt from hitting an obstacle with the foot, often implying an unexpected mishap. Unlike a deliberate kick, which carries intent, thokar arises from accidental collision during motion. It differs from a mere slip by involving direct impact against a tangible barrier like a stone or threshold. In Urdu poetry, thokar symbolizes life's unforeseen setbacks, as in verses depicting the

1 / 1: Thokar

Thokar kisi patthar se agar khai hai main ne

manzil ka nishaan bhi

usi patthar se mila hai

the stone that

tripped me

the pointer to my destination

i got from the same stone

Bismil Saeedi (1)

Thokar (m) (1)

trip

patthar (m) (4)

stone

manzil (f) (24)

goal, destination

nishaan (m) (3)

sign, river, mark

Theme: Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

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