Meaning of
mashgala
मशग़ला • مشغلہ
English
occupation; hobby; pastime
Hindi
व्यवसाय; शौक; समय बिताने का साधन
Urdu
پیشہ; شوق; وقت گزارنے کا ذریعہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
chadhaan bhi hai dhalaan bhi hai
batao hai ye muaamla kya
charaaghhh yaa jal ke bujh rahe hain
ke zindagi ka hai mashghala kya
1
zeest hai mujhse KHafaa lekin gilaa koii nahin
mas'ala ye hai ki meraa mas'ala koii nahin
kat rahi hai zindagi bekar fursat men yuñ hi
mashghala ye hai ki meraa mashghala koii nahin
3
ek hi to mashgala hai ab meraa
ab kya usse dil lagana chhod doon
2
daur tha koii zameer-o-ward ka insaaniyat ka
ward ab sab lobh ke hain mashghala kya jhooth kya sach
mas'ala qaid-e-hawas ka aur masaail jism ke hon
phir bhala kya haasil-e-ishq-o-wafaa kya jhooth kya sach
2
chadhaan bhi hai dhalaan bhi hai
batao hai ye muaamla kya
charaaghhh yaa jal ke bujh rahe hain
ke zindagi ka hai mashghala kya
1
zeest hai mujhse KHafaa lekin gilaa koii nahin
mas'ala ye hai ki meraa mas'ala koii nahin
kat rahi hai zindagi bekar fursat men yuñ hi
mashghala ye hai ki meraa mashghala koii nahin
3
Nuance
Mashgala evokes a sense of engagement, a pursuit that fills time with purpose or pleasure. In poetry, it often suggests a deeper connection to one's passions or duties, reflecting the heart's inclinations.
Poetic Usage
Poets use mashgala to explore themes of devotion and distraction. It can signify both a beloved hobby and a consuming duty. Often contrasted with idleness, it highlights the soul's engagement.
Closing Insight
Mashgala captures the essence of life's pursuits, where passion and duty intertwine. It is a word that resonates with the heart's deepest engagements.