Ye Dekh Seena Daagh Se Rishk-e-chaman Hai Yaan — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Is this chest marked by the stain of the garden's jealousy, or is it merely the flower that the nightingale consumed? (A literal interpretation suggesting a comparison between a stain of envy and a flower eaten by a bird).
Explanation
This profound couplet is a masterful blend of self-reflection and accusation. The poet compares the spots on his chest (the 'daag') to the envy of a garden, suggesting his pain is deep and visible. Then, he addresses the beloved, asking if the cruelty he feels is just because she also consumed the beautiful flowers (the 'gul') out of spite. It’s a plea that questions the source of the beloved's malice.
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