Meaning of
asl
अस्ल • اصل
English
origin; essence; reality
Hindi
मूल; सार; वास्तविकता
Urdu
اصل; جوہر; حقیقت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ham ik hi lau men jalate rahe ghazal apni
nayi hawa se bachaate rahe ghazal apni
darasl us..ko faqat chaai khatm karne thii
ham uske cup ko sunaate rahe ghazal apni
68
manzilen kya hain raasta kya hai
hausla ho to fasla kya hai
153
ye kis ne baagh se us shaKHs ko bula liya hai
parind ud ga.e pedon ne munh banaa liya hai
use pata tha main choone men vaqt leta hooñ
so us ne vasl ka doraaniya badha liya hai
110
aur bhi dukh hain zamaane men mohabbat ke siva
raahatein aur bhi hain vasl ki raahat ke siva
107
faasle aise bhi honge ye kabhi socha na tha
saamne baitha tha mere aur vo meraa na tha
95
daulat shuhrat biwi bacche achha ghar aur achchhe dost
kuchh to hai jo in ke baad bhi haasil karna baaki hai
kabhi-kabhi to dil karta hai chalti rail se kood padhoon
phir kahtaa hoon...paagal ab to thoda rastaa baaki hai
91
doori hui to unse qareeb aur ham hue
ye kaise faasle the jo badhne se kam hue
87
nayi faslon ko ye kuchh aur se kuchh aur karte hain
gulaabon kii jo khushboo dhundhte hain raatraani men
83
mat bataana ki bikhar jaayen to kya hota hai
naiiñ naslon ko naye KHvaab sajaane dena
79
jaan-leva theen khwaahishein warna
vasl se intizaar achha tha
74
ham ik hi lau men jalate rahe ghazal apni
nayi hawa se bachaate rahe ghazal apni
darasl us..ko faqat chaai khatm karne thii
ham uske cup ko sunaate rahe ghazal apni
68
manzilen kya hain raasta kya hai
hausla ho to fasla kya hai
153
Nuance
In its original sense, 'asl' refers to the root or origin of something, the fundamental essence that defines its true nature. In poetry, this word often evokes a sense of searching for truth and authenticity, a quest for the core that lies beneath surface appearances.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'asl' to delve into themes of identity and truth. It often contrasts with superficiality, highlighting the depth beneath appearances. The word can evoke a sense of nostalgia for lost origins or a yearning for genuine connections.
Closing Insight
Asl invites us to ponder the unseen roots of our existence. It is a reminder of the profound layers beneath the visible world.