What a disaster that the dead were left languishing in torment within their graves; why did you give up the intention of visiting the graveyard of the forlorn?
This couplet paints a dramatically tragic picture: word spread that the beloved was finally coming to visit the 'gor-e-gharibaan'—the resting place of humble, brokenhearted lovers—and the dead stirred back to life in eager anticipation. But just as quickly, the beloved changed their mind, leaving those poor souls revived only to be crushed by heartbreak all over again. It beautifully captures the helplessness of love, showing that even after death, peace hinges entirely on the beloved's whimsical presence.
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