If Akbar is surrounded by grief and sorrow, he should realize that sorrow too must come to an end. Nothing in this world is permanent, so he should not remain excessively sad and distressed.
In this couplet, Akbar offers comforting wisdom like an old friend, reminding us of the transient nature of existence. If happiness does not last forever in this world, then neither can grief and sorrow—they too are bound to fade away with time. By meditating on the idea that nothing has absolute permanence, he urges the heavy heart to let go of despair and find peace in knowing that this pain, too, shall pass.
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