Burqa Utha Tha Rukh Se Mire Bad-gumaan Ka — Mir Taqi Mir

बुर्क़ा उठा था रुख़ से मिरे बद-गुमान का देखा तो और रंग है सारे जहान का
— Mir Taqi Mir

Meaning

The veil had lifted from my mistaken belief; seeing it, I realized the true color of the entire world.

Explanation

This profound couplet speaks to the moment of disillusionment. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, says that the veil (burqa) covering his suspicions about the beloved was lifted, and what he saw was the vibrant, multifaceted color of the entire world. It suggests that the reality, once revealed, was far grander and more complex than his own preconceived notions or fears. It's a beautiful acknowledgment of how external truth surpasses internal doubt.

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