Mire Ham-safir Bulbul Mira Tera Saath Hi Kya — Jigar Moradabadi

मिरे हम-सफ़ीर बुलबुल मिरा तेरा साथ ही क्या मैं ज़मीर-ए-दश्त-ओ-दरिया तू असीर-ए-आशियाना
— Jigar Moradabadi

Meaning

O nightingale, my fellow songbird, what companionship can there be between us? I am the inner spirit of the vast deserts and seas, while you are merely a captive of your nest.

Explanation

In this evocative verse, the poet addresses the nightingale as a fellow singer, yet draws a sharp contrast between their two realities. While the little bird is content within the narrow safety of its familiar nest, the poet's restless soul belongs to the untamed vastness of open oceans and endless deserts. It is a beautiful call to elevate our spirit—asking whether we are satisfied with small comforts or bold enough to embrace the infinite horizon.

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