Zafar says that he presents these verses before everyone, addressing whoever is present here possessing spiritual insight and wisdom.
Bahadur Shah Zafar recites his verse before the entire gathering, but he is truly reaching out to those rare souls who possess spiritual insight and divine awareness ('sahib-e-irfaan'). He understands that while anyone can hear the surface beauty of his words, only an enlightened heart can truly perceive their inner depth and sorrow. It feels like an intimate, knowing nod to the discerning listener, bridging poetry with mystical understanding.
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