Do not deceive anyone, because you yourself are a trust; even if one builds a Kaaba by breaking hearts, what good is it?
This profound couplet is a caution against hurting others, reminding the listener that their own inner faith and integrity ('itqad') are fragile. Mir Taqi Mir uses the powerful metaphor of building the Kaaba—the holiest structure—out of a heart. It suggests that even if your devotion or belief system is built from something as delicate as emotion, that devotion must be protected and respected. It's a deep reflection on the cost of faith and the weight of one's own conviction.
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