Mujhe Apne Junun Ki Be-takalluf Parda-dari Thi — Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
I effortlessly tried to conceal the madness of my love, but what can I do when my torn collar itself brought me public disgrace?
Explanation
The poet reflects on the helpless state of a lover who tried his best to effortlessly conceal the madness of his heart from the world. He managed to keep his inner turmoil private until the overwhelming surge of passion took over, driving him to tear his own collar. That torn garment becomes an undeniable public confession of his heartbreak, exposing his deepest secret and leaving him at the mercy of the world's gaze.
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