Meaning of
mashal
मशअल • مشعل
English
torch; beacon; light
Hindi
मशाल; प्रकाश; रोशनी
Urdu
مشعل; روشنی; چراغ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tumne mujh...ko kya samjha jo chhod diya
iint nahin theen tab bhi ghar to bante the
2
tadapna hijr tak seemit nahin hai
use dulhan bhi bante dekhna hai
49
tumhein pata hai mire haath ki lakeeron men
tumhaare naam ke saare huroof bante hain
46
tujhe karne hai to musawaat kar
ki behtar hamaare bhi haalaat kar
mita dil men bante ye seharaaon ko
KHuda apne bandon pe barsaat kar
20
tu mujhe bante bigadte hue ab ghaur se dekh
vaqt kal chaak pe rahne de na rahne de mujhe
20
usne poocha kaise mumkin hai mere dil tak jaana
maine kaha tum urdu seekho rastaa bante jaana hai
4
agar KHuda bante patthar ko taraash ke
phir to har insaan KHuda ka KHuda hota
3
bade gustakh nikle tum meri ummeed se zyaada
meri hi dii mashaalon se meraa hi ghar jalate ho
3
ik kahaanii ki thii maang aisius men bas do hi kirdaar bante
3
hai zaroori shaayaron ki aankh men aañsu rahe
khilkhilaane se hamaare din nahin bante miyaan
2
tumne mujh...ko kya samjha jo chhod diya
iint nahin theen tab bhi ghar to bante the
2
tadapna hijr tak seemit nahin hai
use dulhan bhi bante dekhna hai
49
Nuance
Mashal evokes the image of a guiding light, a source of illumination in the darkness. In poetry, it often symbolizes hope, enlightenment, or a path forward. The word carries a sense of warmth and guidance, suggesting a beacon that leads the way through uncertainty.
Poetic Usage
Poets use mashal to convey themes of guidance and hope. It can symbolize a mentor or a guiding spirit. Often contrasted with darkness, it highlights the transition from ignorance to knowledge.
Closing Insight
Mashal is a symbol of hope and enlightenment, a light that pierces through the shadows.