Laying out the mat, they would bring the sword and the axe, doing it as if the blood was being shed with a unique distinction.

This powerful couplet speaks to the nature of sacrifice and value. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that while one might be prepared for conflict, laying out swords and spears (tegh o tasht), the true measure of respect lies in how one's blood—one's life or honor—is treated. It implies that mere valor isn't enough; one's dignity and sacrifice must be honored with distinction. A profound reflection on inherent worth.