Ai Sada Ki Yaad Karo Dur Rafta Ko — Mir Taqi Mir
आई सदा कि याद करो दूर रफ़्ता को
'इबरत भी है ज़रूर टक ऐ जम' तेज़ होश
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Oh, remember me, who has gone far away, for in the sharp wakefulness, there is surely a lesson.
Explanation
This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir speaks to the delicate balance between memory and reality. The poet advises remembering the passage of time, the 'door rafta' (passing moments). However, he adds a caution: while remembrance is necessary, one must also maintain a sharp, clear consciousness ('tez hosh'). The lesson is that nostalgia is valuable, but it must not cloud the clarity of the present moment.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
Audio
Recitation
Hindi Meaning
English Meaning
Hindi Explainer
English Explainer
Comments · 0
Free — just your email. You'll come right back here.
No comments yet. Be the first.