Meaning of
qasd
क़स्द • قصد
English
intention; purpose
Hindi
इरादा; उद्देश्य
Urdu
ارادہ; مقصد
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
maqsad sala-e-aam hai phir ehtiyaat kyun
unse hui hai baat to phir insey baat kyun
4
dua men maang loon main us..ko lekin
faqat paana meraa maqsad nahin hai
37
ye jo deewaar andheron ne utha rakkhi hai
meraa maqsad isee deewaar men dar karna hai
24
tuition jaana sirf bahaana hota tha
meraa makasad usse milnaa hota tha
shaayad aa kar mujhse vo kuchh pooch hi le
isliye mujh...ko padh ke jaana hota tha
15
dua men maang luun main us..ko lekin
faqat paana meraa maqsad nahin hai
9
ya rab mujh...ko ab haq rastaa dikhla bhi de
be maqsad insaan ko ilm-e-ruhaani de
9
tuition jaana sirf bahaana hota tha
meraa maqsad usse milnaa hota tha
shaayad aa kar mujhse vo kuchh pooch hi le
isliye mujh...ko padh ke jaana hota tha
6
jaao tum bhi chhod kar itnaa magar sun lo
ab mere jeene ka maqsad kuchh nahin baaki
5
main khulkar muskurana chahta hooñ
kisi ka gham bhulaana chahta hooñ
meraa maqsad tumhein paana nahin hai
magar maa se milaana chahta hooñ
5
maqsad yahii hai jaan tere pyaar ke li.e
aaya hooñ tere kamre men deedaar ke li.e
4
maqsad sala-e-aam hai phir ehtiyaat kyun
unse hui hai baat to phir insey baat kyun
4
dua men maang loon main us..ko lekin
faqat paana meraa maqsad nahin hai
37
Nuance
The word 'qasd' embodies a sense of direction and purpose. It is not merely a plan but a heartfelt intention that guides one's actions. In poetry, it often reflects the inner resolve and determination that drives a person towards their goals.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'qasd' to delve into themes of destiny and determination. It is often contrasted with aimlessness, highlighting the strength of will and clarity of vision. The word can also evoke the struggles and triumphs on the path to fulfillment.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'qasd' is a beacon of hope and determination. It reminds us of the power of intention in shaping our destiny.