Agarche Siine Men Saans Bhi Hai Nahin Tabi.at Men Jaan Baaqi — Akbar Allahabadi
Meaning
Although breath still lingers in the chest, no life remains within the spirit; death waits only for a single glance, as the heavens have already done their deed.
Explanation
The poet captures that heartbreaking state where a person mechanically breathes, yet the spirit within has already been completely extinguished by suffering. Fate, represented by the cruel heavens ('falak'), has already done its worst to break the lover's soul. All that remains is for death ('ajal') to cast a single glance and finish the formalities—the real demise has already taken place.
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