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aashufta: distressed

Description of aashufta: Aashufta is an Urdu adjective of Persian origin meaning mentally distressed, distracted, agitated, or confused, often evoking a state of emotional turmoil or disarray. Unlike temporary irritation, it conveys a deeper, pervasive mental scattering that disrupts composure. Differs from mere anger by encompassing anguish, obsession, and unease. In poetry, like "zulf aashufta" , it symbolizes lovers' inner chaos.

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mujh sa na de zamaane ko parwardigaar dil

aashufta dil, farefta dil

beqaraar dil

may the creator not give

the world a heart like mine

a troubled heart, a captivated one,

a restless one

Dagh Dehlvi (11)

zamaane (m) (10)

in the world

parwardigaar (m) (1)

guardian, sustainer

dil (m) (109)

heart

aashufta (1)

distressed

farefta (1)

charmed, seduced

beqaraar (6)

restless

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