Jamshid Jis Ne Waz Kiya Jaam Kya Hua — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
What happened to the magic of the cup that Jamshid swore to measure? Where have those counsels gone, and where is that boat-sailer?
Explanation
This powerful couplet uses the metaphor of wine and wisdom. The poet questions the fate of the valuable advice (nasihat) that was poured into the cup by someone named Jamshid. He asks where that guidance has gone, and where are the 'naav-nosha'—the navigators who were supposed to guide us through life's journey? It’s a profound lament about lost wisdom and the unpredictable nature of life’s path.
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