Meaning of
moosal
मूसल • جگت
English
pestle; club
Hindi
मूसल; गदा
Urdu
موسل; گدھا
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
sach bataana mujhe KHush hua kaun kaun
aayi hai ik sadaa mar gaya hai jagat
2
raat men jab neend ye aayi sulaane ko mujhe
dekh kar aankhoñ men tujhko neend bhi jagti rahi
43
chhod kar jo tu gaya phir neend ye aayi nahin
raah teri yuñ taki main soya par jagta raha
40
ham jagat ki is tula men taulate hain logon ko
sirf is dil ki tula men taulate ham hain tujhe
33
dhooñdhne chal raam ko main
main jagat sab ghoom aaya
bhagwat geeta mili jab
raam ko main jaan paaya
24
tumhaari yaad men raaton ko jagta hooñ
mujhe din bhar tumhaare KHvaab aate hain
8
neend aankhoñ se hai KHafaa meri
varna main raat men nahin jagta
6
chaand ko chhat se yuñ takta rah gaya
ik kahaanii bolta sa rah gaya
KHvaab men kal aa gaii vo ban sanwar
raatbhar aankhoñ men jagta rah gaya
5
sadiyon se ik chaand kii khaatir jagta hooñ main raaton men
taaron sa main bikhar jaaunga isse ziyaada kya hogaa
4
bas ladkon ka kaam hai raaton ko jagana
ladki koi kab jagti hai raaton men
3
sach bataana mujhe KHush hua kaun kaun
aayi hai ik sadaa mar gaya hai jagat
2
raat men jab neend ye aayi sulaane ko mujhe
dekh kar aankhoñ men tujhko neend bhi jagti rahi
43
Nuance
In its original sense, 'moosal' refers to a heavy tool used for grinding or pounding. In poetry, it often symbolizes strength and the relentless force of time or fate, grinding down obstacles or aspirations.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'moosal' to evoke the imagery of crushing power. It can represent the inevitability of change or the harshness of reality. Often contrasted with delicate or ephemeral elements.
Closing Insight
Moosal stands as a testament to the enduring force of time, a reminder of the relentless grind of existence.