Meaning of
mashghala
मश्ग़ला • مشغلہ
English
occupation; pastime; hobby
Hindi
व्यवसाय; शौक; मनोरंजन
Urdu
پیشہ; شوق; تفریح
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
Mashghala suggests an engagement that occupies one's time and mind. It can be a source of joy or simply a distraction. In poetry, it often reflects the pursuits that fill one's life, whether meaningful or mundane.
Poetic Usage
Poets use mashghala to explore themes of purpose and distraction. It can symbolize the search for meaning or the escape from reality.
Closing Insight
Mashghala reflects the dual nature of human pursuits - meaningful yet often fleeting.