Naala-e-jaankaah Ne Patthar Ko Paani Kar Diya — Khwaja Haidar Ali Aatish
Meaning
The soul-piercing lament melted even stone into water; the restless heart made birds and fish alike break into tears.
Explanation
Here the poet speaks of a cry so deep and heart-wrenching that it carries unbelievable power. He says this soul-piercing wail was strong enough to melt even a hard stone into water. And the grief of his restless, aching heart was so intense that it made even the birds in the sky and the fish in the water weep along with him. In simple words, his sorrow was so profound that lifeless and voiceless things, which normally feel nothing, were moved to tears. It's a beautiful way of saying that true pain touches the entire world around us.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
Audio
Free — just your email. You'll come right back here.
No comments yet. Be the first.