Vahi Shorish Hai Lekin Jaise Mauj-e-tah-nashin Koi — Jigar Moradabadi
वही शोरिश है लेकिन जैसे मौज-ए-तह-नशीं कोई
वही दिल है मगर आवाज़ मद्धम होती जाती है
— Jigar Moradabadi
Meaning
The same inner turmoil persists, but like a wave submerged in the depths; it is the very same heart, yet its voice is growing increasingly faint.
Explanation
This couplet captures a poignant shift in how we carry our grief and passion over time. The inner turmoil hasn't subsided; rather, it has sunk deep below the surface like an invisible undercurrent churning at the ocean floor. It is still the very same feeling heart, but with time and exhaustion, its outward cries have softened into a quiet, aching silence.
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