Word Meaning
ला-हासिल
la-hasil
Meaning
Fruitless, futile, barren, or yielding no productive outcome.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'la-hasil' denotes that which yields no reward, benefit, or tangible consequence. In this couplet, it describes unproductive expenditure—the reckless squandering on love and wine—which produces no worldly profit. It underscores the irony that such entirely unprofitable indulgences require immense wealth rather than asceticism.
Etymology
Arabic: compound of the negative particle 'lā' (لا, without/no) and 'ḥāṣil' (حاصل, produce/gain/outcome).
Usage
Frequently invoked in ghazals to evoke existential melancholy, unrequited devotion, or the perceived vanity of worldly pursuits.
Examples
All the lifelong striving proved entirely fruitless.
Do not waste your heart on this futile endeavor.