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مساوات

/masaawaat/Roman

English meaning: Equality

Definition

The state of being equal in status, rights, and opportunities. The Indian Constitution guarantees equality before law (Article 14) and prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth (Article 15).

Example

مساوات جمہوری معاشرے کی بنیاد ہے۔

In English: Equality is the foundation of a democratic society.

Literary Heritage

ہم دیکھیں گے لازم ہے کہ ہم بھی دیکھیں گے، وہ دن کہ جس کا وعدہ ہے۔

/Ham dekheṃge lāzim hai ke ham bhī dekheṃge, vo din ke jis kā vaʿdā hai./

We shall witness — it is certain — that promised day of justice.

Faiz Ahmed Faiz · Poet · 20th century

Dast-e-Saba

Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Dast-e-Saba, nazm 'Ham Dekhenge'

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