उन ने तो मुझ को झूटे भी पूछा न एक बार
मैं ने उसे हज़ार जताया तो क्या हुआ
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
They never even once questioned me as a liar, so what if I declared it a thousand times?
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the nature of unrequited affection and the pain of emotional uncertainty. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, suggests that if the beloved never even questioned the truthfulness of your love, then what does it matter if you poured out a thousand declarations of devotion? It questions the value of effort when the recipient is indifferent or unaware. It's a poignant reflection on self-worth in love.
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