Chali Jaati Hai Dhadkon Hi Mein Jaan Bhi — Mir Taqi Mir
चली जाती है धड़कों ही में जाँ भी
यहीं से कहते हैं जाँ को रवाँ है
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The soul departs within the beats of the heart, and from this very place, they declare the soul is flowing.
Explanation
This couplet beautifully captures the paradox of existence. The poet suggests that life itself—the very life force (jaan)—is seen slipping away with every beat of the heart. Yet, from this same point of decline, people insist that the soul is vibrant and flowing. It's a poignant reflection on how we often deny the reality of our pain, clinging to the illusion of eternal vitality.
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