Meaning of
misl
मिस्ल • مثل
English
example; likeness; parallel
Hindi
उदाहरण; समानता; समांतर
Urdu
مثال; مشابہت; متوازی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
misl-e-yusuf misr ke bazaar men aaya hooñ main
daur-e-haazir ki zulekha kar khareedaari meri
1
bosa jo rukh ka dete nahin lab ka deejie
ye hai masal ki phool nahin pankhudi sahi
21
baatein karo to aisi ki duniya yakeen kare
ye kya ki tum ko meraa koi misl mil gaya
9
apni pyaas bujhaani thii
maine phool masal daala
4
bankar hakeem aayen jo
zakhamon ko aur masal ga.e
3
misl-e-ka'ba tha tujh ko kya maaloom
vo makaan tu ne jo giraa daala
2
meri jab bhi koii baat sanwarne lagti hai
maslan kismat ko ye baat khatkane lagti hai
ye sab kuchh veeraana sa hai tere jaane se
tere aane se maKHlooq chahakne lagti hai
2
mere sukhun se latife taraashe logon ne
ki zahar bhi to hañsi men ugal rahe hain log
isee men rekhta ab KHair hai ki khaar bano
vo dekho phoolon ko kaise masal rahe hain log
1
ham to haathon se sanwaare hain badan phoolon ka
aur kuchh log hain phoolon ko masal dete hain
1
na raas aa.e ye ishq meraa to apne maathe pe bal na dena
jo phool bheje hain khat men likh kar unhen kahii tum masal na dena
1
misl-e-yusuf misr ke bazaar men aaya hooñ main
daur-e-haazir ki zulekha kar khareedaari meri
1
bosa jo rukh ka dete nahin lab ka deejie
ye hai masal ki phool nahin pankhudi sahi
21
Nuance
Originally, 'misl' refers to an example or likeness, something that serves as a model. In poetry, it captures the essence of comparison and resemblance, often used to draw parallels between disparate entities, highlighting their shared qualities or contrasts.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'misl' to create vivid imagery through comparisons. It can highlight the beauty in similarity or the starkness in contrast. The word often serves to deepen the reader's understanding of the subjects being compared.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'misl' bridges the gap between the known and the unknown, inviting readers to explore the nuances of resemblance.