The black fate, late at night, acted like a lover; it fought the enemies throughout the entire night.

This couplet is a profound observation on hidden struggles and delayed mercies. The 'black cloth' (बख़्त-ए-सियह) symbolizes hardship, darkness, or a difficult period. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that even in the deepest despair, the help or kindness (यावरी) doesn't appear immediately. Instead, it is revealed only after a prolonged, unseen battle—a battle that was fought all night long against unseen enemies. It speaks to the resilience of fate and the eventual dawn after the darkest night.