O Zafar, it is entirely justified to complain about the deceit of friends, because in this day and age, this is the only tradition of friendship that remains.

Bahadur Shah Zafar captures the bitter ache of betrayal with a touch of weary irony. He tells us that it is entirely natural to lament the deceit of friends, because unfortunately, cunningness and pretense have become the defining tradition of friendship in this age. Where loyalty once flourished, self-interest now takes center stage, turning what was once a sacred bond into a mere game of masks.