Hashr Men Dagh Koi Dost Nahin — Dagh Dehlvi
Meaning
On the Day of Judgment, O Dagh, there is no friend beside me; I look at all of creation gathered there, yet find no one of my own.
Explanation
Dagh paints an evocative picture of the Day of Judgment, a cosmic gathering where an endless sea of humanity stands assembled, yet each soul is entirely absorbed in its own reckoning. The poet gazes across this vast multitude in search of a sympathetic friend, only to be met by a profound and chilling solitude. It is a poignant meditation on the fragility of worldly companionship, reminding us that at the ultimate threshold of existence, we stand entirely alone.
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