है तुर्फ़ा अम्न-गाह निहाँ-ख़ाना-ए-अदम आँखों के रू-ब-रू से तू लोगों के टल के चल
— Bahadur Shah Zafar
Meaning

The hidden realm of non-existence is a remarkably peaceful sanctuary, so slip away and remove yourself from before the eyes of people.

Explanation

The poet gently reminds us how exhausting the gaze of the world can be, and how sweet it is to slip away into the peaceful sanctuary of non-being or deep solitude. Here, 'adam' is not just physical death, but a quiet retreat from society's relentless judgments and noise. By stepping out of the spotlight, one finally finds an untroubled haven where the soul can rest completely.

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