Meaning of
mish'al
मिश्अल • مشعل
English
torch; beacon
Hindi
मशाल; प्रकाशस्तंभ
Urdu
مشعل; روشنی کا مینار
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
The word 'mish'al' evokes the image of a guiding light in the darkness. In its original sense, it represents a torch that illuminates the path ahead. Over time, poetry has embraced this word to symbolize hope and guidance, a beacon that leads the soul through the shadows of uncertainty.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'mish'al' to convey themes of enlightenment and hope. It serves as a metaphor for inner strength and resilience. The word contrasts with darkness, symbolizing the triumph of light over despair.
Closing Insight
Mish'al stands as a testament to the enduring power of light in poetry. It reminds us that even in the darkest times, a single torch can guide us forward.