Meaning of
wasila
वसीला • وسیلہ
English
means; medium; intermediary
Hindi
साधन; माध्यम; मध्यस्थ
Urdu
ذریعہ; واسطہ; ثالث
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
mere baayein haath men hai naama-e-aamaal
kaash koi meri bakshish ka wasila ho
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mila hai jo bhi usse aur achha mil gaya hota
mujhe us waqt gar teraa wasila mil gaya hota
yahii ghalti rahi jhagde ka koi hal nahin dhoondha
agar ham dhoondhte to koi rastaa mil gaya hota
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mere baayein haath men hai naama-e-aamaal
kaash koi meri bakshish ka wasila ho
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mila hai jo bhi usse aur achha mil gaya hota
mujhe us waqt gar teraa wasila mil gaya hota
yahii ghalti rahi jhagde ka koi hal nahin dhoondha
agar ham dhoondhte to koi rastaa mil gaya hota
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Nuance
The word 'wasila' suggests a bridge or connection, a means through which desires or goals are achieved. It implies a reliance on something beyond oneself to reach a destination.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'wasila' to explore themes of dependency and connection. It can represent the spiritual or emotional conduits that link individuals to the divine or to each other.
Closing Insight
In 'wasila', the journey is as significant as the destination, a testament to the bonds that guide us.