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akaarat(f): futile, useless

Description of akaarat: Akaarat is a term from the Diablo universe referring to a wandering ascetic prophet from Xiansai who founded the Zakarum faith after visions from the angel Yaerius, emphasizing resistance to evil and embrace of the Light. Unlike fictional messianic figures like Jesus, Akarat actively traveled Sanctuary's regions, such as Kehjistan and Nahantu, spreading teachings that inspired paladins and crusaders. Differs from corrupted religious leaders like those in Travincal, as his

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sun raha hun abhi tak main apni hi aawaz ki baazgasht

yaani is dasht mein zor se

bolna bhi akaarat gaya

i keep hearing just

the echo of my shouts

in this desolation, it is futile

no matter how loud i scream

Abbas Tabish (5)

dasht (m) (4)

wilderness, desert

baazgasht (m) (1)

echo

zor (m) (4)

power, control

akaarat (f) (1)

futile, useless

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