Meaning of
shagl
शग़ल • شغل
English
pastime; amusement; occupation
Hindi
मनोरंजन; काम; शौक
Urdu
تفریح; مشغلہ; شوق
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
raat bhar chaand ko nihaarenge
ye shagl shaayri se achchhii hai
0
shaghl tha dasht-navar
dii ka kabhi ai taabaan
ab gulistaan men bhi jaate hue dar lagta hai
15
maine poocha ki hai kya shaghl to hañskar bole
aaj kal ham tere marne kii dua karte hain
15
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
KHud hi sawaal karna KHud hi javaab dena
tanhaaiyon men akshar ye shaghl hai hamaara
1
roz-o-shab ke hain mashghale haidersubah thaa
men ki shaam apne ko
1
raat bhar chaand ko nihaarenge
ye shagl shaayri se achchhii hai
0
shaghl tha dasht-navar
dii ka kabhi ai taabaan
ab gulistaan men bhi jaate hue dar lagta hai
15
Nuance
Originally, 'shagl' refers to an activity that occupies one's time, often with a sense of enjoyment or leisure. In poetry, it evokes the idea of engaging in pursuits that distract from the mundane, offering a respite from life's burdens.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'shagl' to depict the fleeting joys of life. It contrasts with the heavier themes of duty and responsibility. It can also symbolize the ephemeral nature of happiness.
Closing Insight
In the dance of life, 'shagl' reminds us of the moments that lighten our hearts.